Vegetarian Quesadilla

Craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal that’s quick and easy to prepare? This Vegetarian Quesadilla recipe brings a vibrant medley of sautéed veggies, creamy black beans, and gooey melted cheddar cheese together in a golden, crispy flour tortilla. Perfectly seasoned with cumin and chili powder, each bite bursts with smoky, savory goodness. Featuring fresh bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, this dish is a celebration of wholesome, plant-based ingredients. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s a family-friendly favorite for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve your quesadillas with a dollop of tangy sour cream and zesty salsa for the ultimate comfort food experience. Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply looking to embrace Meatless Monday, this easy recipe is guaranteed to satisfy!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large flour tortillas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 150 grams button mushrooms, sliced
• 400 grams black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper
• 200 grams shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 0 sour cream, for serving
• 0 salsa, for serving

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the sliced red and green bell peppers, onions, and zucchini. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.

Step 3

Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook for another 3 minutes, until they are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until the beans are heated through. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Wipe the skillet clean and return it to the stove over medium heat.

Step 6

Brush one side of each tortilla with the remaining olive oil.

Step 7

Place one tortilla in the skillet, oil-side down. Spread a portion of the vegetable mixture evenly over half of the tortilla, then sprinkle with cheddar cheese.

Step 8

Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling and press gently with a spatula.

Step 9

Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the tortilla is golden and the cheese starts to melt. Flip gently and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 10

Once both sides are golden and crispy, remove the quesadilla from the skillet and repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

Step 11

Cut each quesadilla into wedges and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Step 12

Serve with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1625.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2257.7

Total Fat 117.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 229.3mg	0%
Sodium 5138.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 212.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.1g	0%
Total Sugars 28.8g
Protein 102.2g	0%

Vitamin D 15IU	0%
Calcium 1962.5mg	0%
Iron 17.3mg	0%
Potassium 3017.8mg	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: 45.6%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 36.7%