Kid-Friendly Mini Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas

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Soft tortillas filled with melted cheese and finely chopped vegetables, grilled until golden and perfect for small hands. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, 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 280 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 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup corn kernels, 1/2 cup rinsed black beans, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/4 tsp salt; mix well.
  2. Step 2: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and brush with 1 tbsp olive oil.
  3. Step 3: Place one 6-inch flour tortilla on a clean surface, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla, then spread 1/4 of the veggie mixture on top, and sprinkle another 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the veggies. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon.
  4. Step 4: Transfer the folded quesadilla to the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  5. Step 5: Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  6. Step 6: Cut each quesadilla into small triangles and serve warm with 1/4 cup sour cream and 1/4 cup mild salsa for dipping.

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