Veggie Quesadillas

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Veggie Quesadillas are chock full of flavor, but low on calories. You can’t go wrong with corn, zucchini, black beans, and cheese. Delicious as a meal or a snack!

Low-Cal Veggie Quesadillas topped with tomatoes, cilantro, and feta cheese.
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  1. Veggie Quesadillas Ingredients
  2. How to Make Easy Veggie Quesadillas
  3. Modifications for making the Best Veggie Quesadillas
  4. Toppings and Dipping Quesadillas
  5. Frequently Asked Questions
  6. Storing Leftovers and Making Ahead of Time
  7. Savory Snack Recipes
  8. How to Make a Veggie Quesadillas
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Veggie quesadillas are so full of flavor and healthy! These are under 400 calories a serving. Feel good about serving them with a salad for dinner or an after-school snack. Since they are made with normal, easy-to-find ingredients, we always have the stuff for these quesadillas on hand. Your kids will love them, and so will you!

Make these quesadillas packed full of veggies in less than 30 minutes! Loaded with all the delicious vegetables and flavor, these quesadillas are easy to make and come together quickly. Use all your veggies to make this amazingly delicious combination!

Veggie Quesadillas Ingredients

Fresh ingredients make this quesadilla healthy and full of flavor! It is quick and easy to make with fresh, frozen, and canned ingredients. Combined these ingredients are sautéed together making filling quesadillas!

  • Corn – Use frozen corn to cook together. Corn is a small morsel that cooks quickly and frozen is best to keep the hard outer layer without becoming mush.
  • Zucchini – Fresh zucchini is cleaned and shredded with the skin attached to the zucchini. Once shredded, squeeze out the liquid from the zucchini.
  • Cilantro – A fresh flavor that is added to most traditional Mexican dishes. It is a sweet, savory, and a bit spicy all-in-one plant.
  • Jalapeños – Chop up and dice jalapeños into small pieces that add heat but also flavor.
  • Black beans – Drain and rinse thoroughly cleaning the black beans from sodium and slime covered on the beans.
  • Chili powder – A reddish-brown color that adds a little spicy.
  • Cumin – Is an earthy color that is warm and flavorful!
  • Monterey Jack cheese – Every quesadilla needs good cheese. This shredded Monterey jack cheese gives that melted cheese deliciousness in every bite.
  • Flour tortillas – Pick up store-bought or make homemade tortillas for wrapping and folding all the ingredients.

How to Make Easy Veggie Quesadillas

Sauté the vegetables and seasoning together in a skillet blackening and cooking until they are tender and hot. Warm the tortillas and layer this easy vegetarian quesadilla while the quesadilla and cheese melt and blend together. It is a yummy lunch, snack, or dinner!

  1. Mix together – Combine all ingredients except for the cheese (and tortillas of course) in a large bowl.
  2. Sauté- Place mixture in a large skillet and fry until hot.
  3. Cooking quesadillas- In the meantime, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan. Add a few large scoops of the corn/bean mixture and a little cheese on half of the tortilla.
  4. Fold and serve – Fold the tortilla over, then flip the sides. When the cheese is melted, cut it in half and serve!

Modifications for making the Best Veggie Quesadillas

Create a quesadilla that is best for your tastebuds! Substitute, modify, and add your favorites making endless variations. There are several options to cook and make your veggie quesadilla recipe!

  • Tortillas – Corn tortillas, whole wheat tortillas, or green tortillas all make great flavors and types. A larger 8 to 10-inch tortilla is perfect for stuffing with ingredients compared to a small taco shell.
  • Add vegetables – We love using shredded zucchini, corn, black beans, and cilantro for this recipe but you could switch up the ingredients however you like! You could add carrots, red or green peppers, onions, broccoli, black olives, tomatoes, or just about anything you have on hand! This is a perfect recipe to get your kids to eat all sorts of veggies without even knowing it!
  • Beans – Pinto beans or refried beans are great to use. Before cooking the tortilla spread the refried beans over top.
  • Cheese – We love using Monterrey Jack cheese but you could add in cheddar, Pepper Jack, mozzarella or just about any kind of cheese you like.
  • Seasoning – Use taco seasoning for a quick and easy all-in-one traditional seasoning.

Toppings and Dipping Quesadillas

This recipe is only 400 calories per serving. Of course, you can add sour cream and salsa for just a few more calories, but these veggie quesadillas are really tasty all by themselves! Try adding more toppings or dip your quesadilla in these favorite options.

  • Sour cream – Light and tasty with the thick cream to cool down the quesadilla.
  • Lettuce – Shredded lettuce is always a favorite and gives it a lighter appeal.
  • Salsa – Dip or spread the salsa over top. Have fun with this and purchase different flavors of salsa or make homemade salsa.
  • Olives – Slice canned olives up and top it off with!
  • Guacamole – Make your own or use store-bought guac. This is full of flavor and healthy too!
  • Ranch dressing – This is a creamy dressing that is light with loads of flavor.
  • Greek yogurt – A thick consistency that has a lighter and healthier side.
  • Lime juice – Squeeze fresh lime juice to give a zesty and fresh flavor!

“This is the only time my kid actually begs me for veggies! The best easy meal ever. Thank you!!”

-Amanda

Frequently Asked Questions

What to eat with veggie quesadillas?

Pair this recipe with a big green salad for a healthy and filling meatless supper or make them for a nutritious after-school snack.

Is a quesadilla a healthy snack?

Yes! These veggie quesadillas are a great snack that is full of vegetables and nutrients that make this quesadilla slightly healthy. It is not the best source of nutrition but also a great snack and substitute for a packaged store-bought treat.

Why are my veggie quesadillas soggy?

Make sure to drain and pat dry before adding the vegetables to the tortilla. When cooking the vegetables make sure they are dry and cooked with a nice crisp outer layer. This will help avoid any moisture on your tortilla.

Storing Leftovers and Making Ahead of Time

This easy veggie quesadillas recipe is so simple to make and a popular meal loved by adults and kids alike! Store this recipe in the fridge or freezer and have it for leftovers when it is convenient for your family. These are tasty meals made over and over again!

  • Refrigerate – Store the leftovers in an airtight container for two to three days in the refrigerator.
  • Reheating – Place in an air fryer, microwave, or stove top to reheat until warmed through.
  • Freezing – You can even make several quesadillas ahead of time and freeze them! If wrapped tightly in freezer-safe bags or wrap, they’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to two months. All you have to do is pull them out and heat them up in the microwave for a simple snack anytime.

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How to Make a Veggie Quesadillas

Low-Cal Veggie Quesadillas topped with tomatoes, cilantro, and feta cheese.

Veggie Quesadillas

5 from 2 votes
Veggie Quesadillas are chock full of flavor, but low on calories. You can't go wrong with corn, zucchini, black beans, and cheese. Delicious as a meal or a snack!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican/Spanish
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup grated zucchini juices squeezed out
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno or more if you like it hot
  • 14 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 4 low-carb flour tortillas or whole wheat

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except for the cheese (and tortillas of course) in a large bowl.
  • Place mixture in a large skillet and fry until hot.
  • In the meantime, heat a medium-sized skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan.
  • Add a few large scoops of the corn/bean mixture and a little cheese on half of the tortilla.
  • Fold tortilla over, then flip sides. When cheese is melted, cut in half and serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 23gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 675mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1400IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 481mgIron: 3mg

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