Veggie Quesadillas

Vegetarian
Health score
9%
Veggie Quesadillas
10 min.
6
302kcal

Suggestions

If you're looking for a quick and easy vegetarian meal, these Veggie Quesadillas are the perfect choice! With a prep time of just 10 minutes, you'll have a delicious and satisfying dish ready in no time. This recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner, and it's sure to become a family favorite. The combination of melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and a hint of spice from the green chilis is simply irresistible. Each quesadilla is packed with flavor and provides a balanced meal with a good source of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates. You can customize the filling to your liking, adding more or less of your favorite veggies. Serve these quesadillas whole or cut them into wedges for a fun and easy appetizer. The recipe yields 6 servings, making it great for feeding a small group or enjoying leftovers throughout the week. Whether you're a vegetarian or just looking for a meatless meal option, these Veggie Quesadillas are a must-try! Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of this recipe, and don't forget to serve them with your favorite salsa or guacamole on the side.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons chilis green chopped
  • 8-inch flour tortilla (es in diameter)
  • servings cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup tomatoes seeded chopped

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F.
  2. Spread 1/3 cup of the cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
  3. Sprinkle tomato, onions, chilies and cilantro over cheese. Fold tortillas over filling.
  4. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake about 5 minutes or just until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve quesadillas whole, or cut each into 3 wedges, beginning cuts from center of folded sides.

Nutrition Facts

Calories302kcal
Protein18.18%
Fat46.61%
Carbs35.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.17
Glycemic Load
8.22
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.938260757405%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.07mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:301.69kcal
15.08%
Fat:15.57g
23.96%
Saturated Fat:8.72g
54.47%
Carbohydrates:26.47g
8.82%
Net Carbohydrates:24.34g
8.85%
Sugar:2.51g
2.78%
Cholesterol:33.64mg
11.21%
Sodium:623.34mg
27.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.67g
27.33%
Calcium:362.55mg
36.26%
Phosphorus:278.01mg
27.8%
Selenium:16.89µg
24.14%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.98%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.56%
Folate:62.04µg
15.51%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.87%
Vitamin K:14.53µg
13.84%
Iron:2.29mg
12.71%
Vitamin B3:2.42mg
12.09%
Zinc:1.45mg
9.64%
Vitamin A:448.7IU
8.97%
Fiber:2.13g
8.52%
Magnesium:23.85mg
5.96%
Vitamin B12:0.31µg
5.23%
Vitamin C:4.22mg
5.12%
Potassium:141.47mg
4.04%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.93%
Copper:0.08mg
3.81%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.82%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.51%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.27%