18 Badass Quesadilla Recipes (perfect for a quick lunch!)

Quesadillas are awesome. Even just saying the word makes our stomachs rumble in excitement. Looking at the pictures above and below is better still. So much so we’ve cunningly compiled a compilation of our favourite quesadillas from around the globe – and each and every one of these badasses are perfect for a quick lunch.

Of course, the wrap itself is an all-encompassing (I had to say it) part of the recipe, and you can easily make your own quickly and cheaply, or if you want to be super-healthy you can go for something ridiculously nutritious (try saying that ten times fast) like these gluten and soy free raw vegan wraps. Right on!

1. Satisfying Spinach Tomato Quesadillas (Vegetarian)

Treat yourself right  – easy to make tomato, cheese, spinach and pesto quesadillas. Ready in just a few minutes – what are you waiting for?

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

2. Guacamole Quesadillas (Vegan)

These Guacamole Quesadillas make the perfect appetizer, main or side! Serve them warm from the pan, freshly grilled and oozing with warm avocado-packed guacamole.

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Ceara’s Kitchen

3. Chipotle Quesadillas with Minty Mango Salsa (Vegan)

Chipotle Quesadillas with Minty Mango Salsa – crispy buttery quesadillas with mildly spicy chipotle flavors and creamy avocado – game day or any day!

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Spabettie

4. Veggie Quesadillas with Mozzarella and Cheddar (Vegetarian)

They’re quick, they’re nutritious and they’re very, very tasty. Plus, the combination of flavors make these quesadillas feel much more fancy than they actually are.

Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUp

5. Sautéed Mushroom and Avocado Quesadillas (Vegan)

Roasted Tortillas filled with sautéed mushrooms, avocados and hummus make a delicious healthy meal.

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Dreamy Leaf

6. Caprese Quesadillas (Vegetarian)

A delicious and easy lunch that comes together quickly and only has five ingredients!

Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: Bits of Umami

7. Pumpkin, Apple And Caramelized Onion Quesadilla (Vegan)

A little creamy, a little crispy, a little sweet, a little smoky, and even a little spicy if desired, these vegan quesadillas are a little piece of fall heaven.

Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: Veggie Inspired Journey

8. Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Kale Quesadillas (Vegetarian)

Mashed sweet potatoes make the base for the filling, with bites of black beans and kale, along with plenty of spices. Freshly grated cheese rounds these out, making a great vegetarian option for lunch or dinner.  

Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Cook Nourish Bliss

9. Greek Quesadillas with Tzatziki (Vegetarian)

Have you ever tried Greek ‘spanakopita’ or spinach and feta cheese pie? If you have, you’ll know how delicious it is. Try this lighter Greek-Mex version, served with a traditional side of fresh and tangy tzatziki sauce.

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Scrummy Lane

10. Open Faced Enchilada Veggie Quesadillas (Vegetarian)

These delicious Open-Faced Enchilada Veggie Quesadillas are perfect for a quick, easy, and healthy meal!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: Tasty Kitchen

11. Kimchi Quesadillas (Vegan)

These kimchi quesadillas are game-changing – made with crunchy, gluten-free tortillas, a mouth-watering black bean spread, and peppery arugula.

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: WellandFull

12. Healthy Veggie Quesadillas – Santa Fe Style (Vegetarian)

This recipe is healthy, fresh, full of veggies & protein and loaded with flavor.

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: TaylorMade Market

13. Broccoli Quesadilla with Avocado, Garlic and Dill (Vegetarian)

Sautéed broccoli and garlic, sharp cheddar cheese, smashed avocado and fresh dill make for one mean quesadilla.

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Mountain Mama Cooks

14. “Kale”sadilla (Vegetarian)

We all love quesadillas, and we could all use more leafy greens in our diet, so let’s add some shredded kale to our cheese and tortillas and call it a “kale”sadilla!

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Simply Recipes

15. Southwestern Tofu Breakfast Quesadillas (Vegan)

Bring the first meal of the day back to life with these easy-to-make Southwestern Tofu Breakfast Quesadillas (that happen to be gluten free as well).

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: Fork and Beans

16. Spanakopita Quesadilla (Vegetarian)

Fast and easy vegetarian lunch recipe. Inspired by Greek traditional pie called Spanakopita.

Ready in: 28 minutes
Recipe by: CookToria

17. Chipotle Sweet Potato Quesadilla with Cilantro Gremolata (Vegetarian)

The sweet potatoes are cooked in a mixture of chipotles, lime juice, and honey which makes it the perfect spicy/sweet combination for this delicious quesadilla recipe.

Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: Naturally Ella

18. Triple-Stacked Quesadilla, Fresh Lime Fruit Salad, Jicama Slaw! ( Vegan)

Triple-Stacked Quesadilla breakfast. Fresh tropical fruit salad on the side – a Mexican-spiced hot soy mocha on the side. You’ll want to get the details on this yummy feast – it’s fit for AM or PM!

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: LunchBoxBunch