Vegetarian Quesadilla is a simple vegetarian recipe that is a pleasure to eat. I use sweetcorn, zucchini (courgette) and bell peppers for the textures. Serve as a main dish and as a snack. These are lovely and crispy on the outside while soft and gooey inside.
Vegetarian Quesadilla
A simple recipe with massive flavours and textures. A Delight.
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Add to CollectionServings: 4 People
Calories: 458kcal
Equipment
- 1 Griddle Pan skillet
Ingredients
- 8 large Flour tortillas 8 inch
- 2 cloves garlic peel and mince
- 165 g sweetcorn tin/frozen
- 1 large zucchini courgette thinly sliced
- 240 g cheddar cheese grated
- 1 large red bell pepper Diced
- 1/3 bunch cilantro coriander
- 120 g pesto or Pico de Gallo
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place a griddle pan/skillet over a medium high heat and add the olive oil.1 tbsp olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 400F/205C/Gas Mark 6 and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper/parchment.
- Add the zucchini/courgette, garlic, sliced bell pepper and sweetcorn to the griddle pan. Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir to combine. Cook for 4 minutes or until everything has softened. When ready, remove from the heat.2 cloves garlic, 165 g sweetcorn, 1 large zucchini, 1 large red bell pepper, salt, pepper
- Place 4 tortillas in a line and spread a 1/4 of the pesto equally on each one.120 g pesto, 8 large Flour tortillas
- Spoon a ¼ of the vegetables of top of each tortilla and gently spread.
- Sprinkle the grated cheese together with the chopped cilantro over each tortilla and lay the remaining tortillas on top.240 g cheddar cheese, 1/3 bunch cilantro
- Carefully place the quesadillas onto the baking tray and place in the oven on the middle shelf for 8 minutes or until the cheese has melted to perfection.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 682mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2805IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 493mg | Iron: 1mg
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