John's Vegetarian Quesadillas

Get ready to elevate your meat-free mealtime with John's Vegetarian Quesadillas—an irresistibly flavorful and filling dish packed with vibrant veggies and gooey cheese. Perfectly seasoned with cumin and chili powder, these quesadillas feature a medley of sautéed red and green bell peppers, zucchini, onions, and hearty black beans, all nestled in warm, crisped flour tortillas. The melty cheddar cheese ties everything together, creating a mouthwatering combination that’s ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying snack. Serve these golden-brown delights with a side of tangy salsa, creamy sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a restaurant-quality meal in just 30 minutes. Whether you're catering to vegetarians or simply looking for a delicious twist on a classic, these quesadillas promise to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Large flour tortillas
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 small Yellow onion
• 1 small Zucchini
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (optional, chopped)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream (for serving)
• 0.5 cup Salsa (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dice the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, yellow onion, and zucchini into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced vegetables (bell peppers, onion, and zucchini) to the skillet and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 4

Stir in the black beans, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to combine flavors, then remove from heat.

Step 5

Heat a clean, large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Lightly grease it with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed.

Step 6

Place one flour tortilla on the skillet and sprinkle a generous layer of shredded cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup) evenly over half of the tortilla.

Step 7

Spoon some of the cooked vegetable mixture (about 1/4 of the total mixture) on top of the cheese layer, then fold the tortilla in half to form a semicircle.

Step 8

Cook the quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown, then carefully flip it and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until the cheese is fully melted.

Step 9

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and vegetable mixture.

Step 10

Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, and optional chopped fresh cilantro on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1466.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2424.1

Total Fat 139.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 302.1mg	0%
Sodium 6642.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.6g	0%
Total Sugars 36.5g
Protein 98.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2215.3mg	0%
Iron 14.7mg	0%
Potassium 2364.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.3%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 32.5%