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HP - Easy Veggie Quesadillas with Melted Cheese

Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Time: Max 30 min
Calories: 450 - 650 kcal
Type: High Calories
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 Quesadillas
Calories: 469kcal
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Ingredients

  • 4 small cherry tomatoes
  • ½ onion
  • ½ bell pepper, red (your fave colour)
  • 1 cup (30 g) spinach
  • 2 tbsp red pesto (check the notes, if you want to make your own)
  • ½ cup (60 g) cheddar cheese
  • 1 ball (120 g) low fat mozzarella
  • 4 wholegrain tortillas (check the notes, if you want to make them homemade)

Optional

  • Sliced chilies for a kick!

Instructions

  • Wash the tomatoes and pepper, peel the onions and cut them all into thin slices - the cheese too.
  • Wash the spinach and let it drain in a sieve.
  • Grab a tortilla and spread a layer of pesto over half of it. A tablespoon works well.
    Easy Veggie Quesadillas with a Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar Combo #veggie #quesadilla | hurrythefoodup.com
  • Add a light layer of cheese on top and a quarter of the tomato, pepper and onion, followed by a few spinach leaves.
    Easy Veggie Quesadillas with a Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar Combo #veggie #quesadilla | hurrythefoodup.com
  • Top it with another layer of cheese.
    Easy Veggie Quesadillas with a Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar Combo #veggie #quesadilla | hurrythefoodup.com
  • Then fold the other half of the tortilla on top and place in a large frying pan (nonstick).
    Easy Veggie Quesadillas with a Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar Combo #veggie #quesadilla | hurrythefoodup.com
  • Heat for 2-3 minutes. Flip and heat for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese has melted - a good indicator is a little running out the side.
    Easy Veggie Quesadillas with a Melted Mozzarella and Cheddar Combo #veggie #quesadilla | hurrythefoodup.com
  • Pro Tip: place a heavy pot on top of the quesadilla so that it flattens nicely and cooks more evenly - this will also stop the insides escaping! If you don't like the thought of putting a pot directly on your quesadillas then put a plate between the two.

Nutrition

Calories: 469kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 331mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3263IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 604mg | Iron: 2mg