Baked Cheese and Veggie Quesadilla Triangles

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Oven-baked quesadilla wedges stuffed with melted cheese and colorful veggies make a fun and easy meal for kids. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup corn kernels, and 1/4 cup rinsed black beans with 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin and 1/4 teaspoon chili powder until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Lay 1 large flour tortilla flat and evenly spread half the cheese and veggie mixture over the entire surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  4. Step 4: Place the second tortilla on top and press gently to adhere.
  5. Step 5: Brush the top of the stacked tortillas with 1 tablespoon olive oil to help crisp the surface.
  6. Step 6: Using a sharp knife, cut the stacked tortillas into 8 equal triangles and arrange them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 10-12 minutes until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted, then serve warm.

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