This recipe is very loosely based on the one in Simply in Season. I didn’t want to turn on the stove, so I made it in a skillet and then stuck it in the microwave to melt the cheese. Here’s my “cheater” version:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 onion (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 4 oz mushrooms (sliced; I used dried mushrooms which I rehydrated by covering with water and microwaving for two minutes)
- 2 carrots (chopped)
- 1 zucchini or summer squash (chopped)
- 1 green or red sweet pepper (thinly sliced)
- tortillas
- cheese
- salsa
In a large frying pan or skillet, put the onions and garlic. Then chop the ingredients and add to the pan in the order listed. Saute’ until they’re tender but not mushy.
Sandwich the filling plus cheese between two tortillas, then either microwave or fry to melt the cheese. Top with additional cheese, sour cream, salsa, etc.
The Verdict: The vegetables went surprisingly well together – loved the mushrooms and summer squash combination. DH added chicken to his (of course). I think it tasted just as good as if I had stacked them and baked them as the original instructions required – but this went together a lot faster, and DH and I were able to regulate how much of each thing we got in our quesadillas.
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This is such a healthy alternative! What a great way to get family to eat more vegetables!
Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog. My niece is in culinary school and one of her goals is to open a restaurant that uses only the freshest of ingredients. I applaud your efforts here and like what you are doing cooking through this book.
Ooh, what a yummy recipe. I’m a vegetarian, and I love quesadillas. Will give this a try, thanks. Found you on SITS. 😉
what a beautiful quesadilla! The veggies are such a wonderful idea for this timeless classic!
this looks lovely! i am always looking for easy, healthy vegetarian recipes!
gorgeous, and healthy! Thanks for sharing this easy dish with Simple Lives Thursday!
As a new vegetarian I am always happy to find another easy, nurtitious recipe to try. Putting vegetarian meals together doesn’t come naturally to me yet, so easy recipes presented so simply, like yours, please me no end 🙂 Thank you
I tried this today with corn tortillas and it was delish! My kids loved it too! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
-Jessica
so glad you liked it!