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Veggie Quesadilla

Cultural Context

Quesadillas are a staple in Mexican cuisine, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them versatile and popular across different regions. Veggie quesadillas are a great way to incorporate more vegetables into the diet while enjoying a traditional dish.

MexicanMXmain
20 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
4 large tortillas
8 oz brie cheese
1 cup bell peppers, diced
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons spray oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories and nutritious, while cabbage is often more budget-friendly.

1

Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat.

2

Chop bell peppers into small pieces.

3

Spray the skillet with a little spray oil once it's hot.

4

Add the chopped bell peppers to the skillet and let them cook for about a minute to blister.

5

Add black beans to the skillet with the bell peppers and stir to combine.

6

Place a tortilla in the skillet over the vegetables and beans.

7

Sprinkle brie cheese evenly over half of the tortilla.

8

Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.

9

Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.

10

Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and cheese is melted.

11

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly.

12

Cut into wedges and serve.

Cooking Techniques

sautéinggrilling

Equipment Needed

skilletspatulaknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Vegetable QuesadillaQuesadilla de Verduras
Local Name: Quesadilla de verduras

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