
Vegetable Quesadillas Recipe
Vegetable quesadillas combine delicious melted cheese with perfectly steamed vegetables including broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and mushrooms for healthy, satisfying results. These nutritious quesadillas prove vegetables can be the star while cheese provides creamy richness that complements rather than overwhelms the fresh produce flavors. The steaming technique ensures proper vegetable texture while maintaining nutritional value, creating guilt-free quesadillas that satisfy health-conscious diners.

Delicious quesadillas with cheese and steamed vegetables like broccoli, carrot, bell pepper and mushrooms.
Ingredients
1 zucchini, cubed
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
4 small button mushrooms, chopped
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
Preheat oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place zucchini, broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, onion and mushrooms in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain.
Place two tortillas, side by side, on the prepared baking sheet. On each tortilla layer cheddar cheese, vegetables, then Monterey jack cheese. Top each with another tortilla.
Place under the broiler and cook until lightly browned. Carefully turn tortillas and cook on the other side until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
787 | Calories |
30g | Fat |
100g | Carbs |
33g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
Calories 787 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 30g | 39% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 71% |
Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
Sodium 1309mg | 57% |
Total Carbohydrate 100g | 36% |
Dietary Fiber 13g | 45% |
Total Sugars 14g | |
Protein 33g | 66% |
Vitamin C 243mg | 270% |
Calcium 711mg | 55% |
Iron 8mg | 42% |
Potassium 1343mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.