Kid-Friendly Cheesy Vegetable Quesadilla

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A colorful quesadilla filled with melted cheese and finely diced vegetables, perfect for a quick and nutritious kid-friendly meal. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs large flour tortillas, shredded mild cheddar cheese, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 2, 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: 10 min Serves 2 Mexican cuisine 450 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 finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup corn kernels, and 1/4 cup thawed frozen peas. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
  2. Step 2: Season the vegetables with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Place one large flour tortilla flat in a clean skillet over medium-low heat. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese over the tortilla.
  4. Step 4: Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly over the cheese, then top with the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Step 5: Place the second tortilla on top and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and cheese starts to melt.
  6. Step 6: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook the other side for 2-3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat, let rest for a minute, then cut into 4 wedges and serve warm.

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