Ultimate Homemade Veggie Quesadillas
Quick, healthy, and flavorful Mexican-inspired meal with sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach, and seasoned cheeses between golden flour tortillas. Easy, family-friendly for weeknights with customizable veggie options.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Quick Dinner Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
4 large 10-inch flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 medium zucchini (thinly sliced)
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup sliced mushrooms
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup guacamole
½ cup sour cream
½ cup salsa
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in large skillet over medium heat
Sauté red onion, zucchini, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes for 5 minutes until tender
Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper
Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar onto two tortillas, then add sautéed veggies and spinach
Top with remaining tortillas, press gently to compress
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, using remaining olive oil for even browning if needed
Cut into wedges and serve with guacamole, sour cream, or salsa
Notes
Substitute corn tortillas for flour if preferred
Vegan option: Replace cheese with nutritional yeast/vegan cheese and use olive oil instead of butter if necessary
Customize with other vegetables like bell peppers or corn
Serve with lime wedges for extra freshness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One 10-inch quesadilla
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg