Description
A simple, customizable Mexican-inspired main dish made with warm tortillas, sautéed colorful vegetables, and melted cheese. Perfect for a hearty family meal that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
8 large (10-inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
1 of each bell pepper (red, yellow, green), thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced or finely chopped
1 small zucchini, thinly sliced or diced
1 cup chopped mushrooms (or more, to taste)
salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat
Add onions and cook until translucent (3–4 minutes)
Stir in bell peppers and zucchini, sauté until tender (5–6 minutes)
Add mushrooms and cook 2–3 minutes, until golden
Press down 2 tortillas and add a third of the cheese mixture between them
Cook until golden (5–6 minutes), flipping once
Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling
Cut into wedges and serve warm with toppings
Notes
To avoid sticking, use a non-stick skillet and dust corn tortillas with flour if desired. Customize with corn, spinach, or jalapeños. Serve with salsa, guacamole, or vegan sour cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 27
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (using 2 tortillas)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg