Cheese and Vegetable Quesadillas with Black Bean Salsa

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Crispy, golden quesadillas filled with melted cheese and seasonal vegetables, served with a zesty black bean salsa for a vibrant weeknight dinner. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, cheddar cheese, zucchini for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup diced bell peppers and 1 medium thinly sliced zucchini, cooking for 5 minutes until tender but still crisp.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup frozen corn and 1/2 cup drained black beans. Add 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 tsp cumin, and 1 tbsp lime juice. Cook for 3 minutes until heated through.
  3. Step 3: Place 4 large flour tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of each tortilla.
  4. Step 4: Divide vegetable mixture evenly over cheese, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with another 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  5. Step 5: Fold tortillas in half to seal. Cook in the same skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese is melted.
  6. Step 6: Slice into wedges and serve with avocado slices and remaining black bean salsa.

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