Viva Veggie!
Looking for a quick, easy, and budget-friendly meal that’s bursting with flavour? Look no further! Our Veggie Quesadillas are the perfect combination of cheesy, sautéed veggies tucked inside a crispy tortilla shell. With just 5 simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can whip up a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack. Get ready to say ‘Olé!’ to these mouthwatering Veggie Quesadillas that are sure to impress your taste buds and your wallet!
Tip: if you want to add a bit of bulk to your Quesadillas, mix in a can of kidney beans!
Serves: 4
Cooking time: 20min
Cost: Cost: Approximately $2.35 for 4 servings
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Add the sliced bell pepper and red onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until they start to soften.
- Season the veggie mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the skillet from heat and set aside.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and sprinkle about 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sautéed veggie mixture on top of the cheese.
- Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to create a quesadilla.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and veggie mixture.
- Heat a clean skillet or griddle over medium heat and place the assembled quesadillas on it.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortillas are crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute before cutting them into wedges.
- Serve hot and enjoy your delicious and budget-friendly Veggie Quesadillas!
Ingredients
- 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced ($0.50)
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced ($0.25)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend) ($1.00)
- 4 small flour tortillas ($0.50)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil ($0.10)
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