Quick Veggie and Cheese Quesadilla

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A fast and satisfying quesadilla filled with melted cheddar and sautéed vegetables. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, olive oil 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 medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Step 2: Add 1/2 diced red bell pepper and 1/4 diced yellow onion to the skillet, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup baby spinach, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
  4. Step 4: Wipe the skillet clean and reduce heat to medium-low.
  5. Step 5: Place one 10-inch flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle evenly with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, then spread the sautéed vegetable mixture evenly over the cheese.
  6. Step 6: Top with the remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and second tortilla.
  7. Step 7: Cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and cheese starts to melt, then carefully flip with a large spatula and cook another 3-4 minutes until the other side is golden and cheese is fully melted.
  8. Step 8: Remove quesadilla from skillet and let rest for 2 minutes before slicing into wedges and serving.

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