Vegetable quesadillas are a very helpful addition to the weekday repertoire. A great way to use up leftover vegetables and super versatile. Appetizers, snacks, and — with a salad — dinner.
Guacamole, sour cream, salsa and lime wedges (to serve)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, and add the vegetable or olive oil. Add the onion, broccoli, bell pepper, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Add the spinach, garlic, and chili powder and stir for another minute until the spinach is wilted and everything is well combined. Stir in the cilantro if using, turn the mixture into a bowl, and wash and dry the skillet (or grab a new skillet).
Combine the cheddar and Monterey in a bowl. Place the skillet over medium heat and add a half teaspoon of butter. Place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture over half of the quesadilla, and distribute 1/8 of the vegetable mixture over the cheese. Top that with another 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese. Flip the bare half of the tortilla over the filling, cover the pan, and sauté for about 2 minutes until the bottom is golden and the cheese has started to melt, then use a spatula to flip the half-moon quesadilla and continue to cook, uncovered, until all of the cheese is melted and the underside is browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove the quesadilla to a cutting board and let the quesadilla sit for a minute before you slice into 2 or 3 wedges. Repeat until all of the quesadillas are cooked. Serve with guacamole, salsa, sour cream, and lime wedges.
Notes
Leftover quesadillas can be stored in a container in the fridge for a few days. Reheat them in a pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes on each side. Or warm them for 5 to 7 minutes on a baking sheet in a preheated 300-degree oven.