Veggie Quesadillas

This dish, full of veggies and cheese, is made with whole wheat tortillas. Top with salsa and use whatever veggies you have on hand.

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

• cooking oil spray
• 1 medium zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 broccoli head, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium carrot, shredded
• 4 medium whole wheat tortillas
• 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup of fresh salsa

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Wash vegetables.
3. Spray pan with cooking oil spray.
4. Cook vegetables on medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from pan.
5. Spray pan with cooking spray. Place tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle with half the vegetables and half of the cheese.
6. Place the other tortilla on top. Cook on medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom tortilla starts to brown.
7. Flip quesadilla. Cook for 4 minutes or until tortilla browns.
8. Repeat steps 4 - 5.
9. Cut each quesadilla in half. Serve with salsa.

Notes

Other Ideas Try a variety of vegetables: eggplant, tomatoes, mushrooms, green beans, cauliflower, garlic, corn, or spinach. Season with fresh herbs: parsley, basil, cilantro, oregano, or dill. Sprinkle dry herbs: Italian seasoning, chili powder, cumin, or your favorite. Top with your favorite spicy salsa. Learn more about: Zucchini Broccoli Bell Peppers Onions Carrots