Simple Mini Cheese and Veggie Quesadillas

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A quick and kid-friendly quesadilla recipe featuring melty cheese and finely chopped vegetables for a balanced and colorful snack or meal. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs flour tortillas, shredded cheddar cheese, finely chopped bell peppers 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 250 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Place one 6-inch flour tortilla flat in the skillet, sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half the tortilla, then top with 2 tbsp finely chopped bell peppers and 1 tbsp finely chopped spinach.
  3. Step 3: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese begins to melt.
  4. Step 4: Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for 2 more minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  5. Step 5: Remove from the skillet, let cool slightly, then cut into wedges. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.

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