Mini Cheese and Vegetable Quesadillas

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Warm mini quesadillas filled with melted cheese and finely chopped vegetables, perfect for little hands and picky eaters. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs small flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped spinach 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: Lay 4 small flour tortillas flat on a clean surface. Evenly sprinkle 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese over each tortilla, leaving a small border.
  2. Step 2: Distribute 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach, 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup finely diced zucchini evenly over the cheese on each tortilla.
  3. Step 3: Top each with another tortilla to form a sandwich. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Step 4: Carefully place 2 quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese inside is melted and gooey.
  5. Step 5: Transfer cooked quesadillas to a cutting board and let rest for 1 minute before slicing each into 4 wedges. Repeat cooking with remaining quesadillas.
  6. Step 6: Serve warm with mild salsa or sour cream if desired.

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