Vegetable Quesadillas

These Vegetable Quesadillas are a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and melted cheese, all encased in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for a quick and satisfying Halal dinner, they are both nutritious and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

• Flour Tortillas - 4 pieces
• Olive Oil - 2 tablespoons
• Red Bell Pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green Bell Pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Zucchini - 1 medium, diced
• Red Onion - 1 small, diced
• Spinach - 2 cups, fresh
• Shredded Cheddar Cheese - 1 cup
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 1 cup
• Cumin Powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the diced red and green bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
3. Stir in the spinach, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts. Remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.
4. Wipe the skillet clean and return it to the heat. Add a small amount of olive oil if necessary.
5. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese over half of the tortilla.
6. Add half of the vegetable mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla in half.
7. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
8. Repeat the process with the second tortilla and remaining ingredients.
9. Remove from the skillet, cut into wedges, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 30 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• A good source of dietary fiber which aids digestion.

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