Simple Veggie-Loaded Cheese Quesadillas

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Melted cheese and finely chopped hidden veggies are sandwiched in tortillas and grilled to golden crispness, making a quick, nutritious meal for picky eaters. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs large flour tortillas, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded carrot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup shredded carrot, 1/2 cup finely chopped spinach, 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Lay 1 flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese over half the tortilla, then evenly distribute one-quarter of the veggie mixture on top of the cheese. Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  3. Step 3: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  4. Step 4: Transfer to a plate and repeat steps 2-3 with the remaining tortillas, cheese, veggies, and 1 tbsp olive oil.
  5. Step 5: Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with 1/2 cup sour cream for dipping if desired.

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