Cheesy Veggie Quesadillas
Crispy tortillas filled with sautéed peppers, onions, and melty cheese, served with salsa and sour cream.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Tortillas (large flour)
- 1 cup Bell pepper (any color), sliced
- 1/2 cup Onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup Salsa
- 2 tbsp Sour cream
- 1/8 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Slice the bell pepper and onion. Shred or measure the cheese. Set out salsa and sour cream.
- 2
Cook (15 minutes): Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and onion, season with salt and black pepper (if using), and sauté until tender, about 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Assemble: Lay tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle cheese over half of each tortilla, then add the sautéed veggies. Fold over the tortillas.
- 4
Cook to crisp: Wipe the skillet if needed, then toast quesadillas over medium heat 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the cheese melts.
- 5
Serve: Cut into wedges and serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
620
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 58 g |
| Fat | 33 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 1180 mg |
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