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Grilled Veggie Quesadillas

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Smoky grilled vegetables folded into crisp tortillas with gooey cheese make these quick vegetarian quesadillas perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 8 8-inch flour tortillas
  • 2 cups (225 g) shredded Monterey Jack or pepper jack cheese
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch planks
  • 1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise into ¼-inch planks
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and quartered
  • 1 small red onion, cut into ½-inch rings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Salsa, guacamole or sour cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400 °F / 200 °C). Lightly oil the grates.
  2. In a large bowl toss zucchini, yellow squash, bell pepper and onion with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Grill the vegetables 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until tender-crisp and lightly charred. Transfer to a cutting board and slice the grilled pepper and onion into thin strips.
  4. Lower grill heat to medium. Lay 4 tortillas on a work surface. Sprinkle each with ¼ cup cheese, arrange an even layer of grilled vegetables, then top with another ¼ cup cheese and a second tortilla to form quesadillas.
  5. Carefully place quesadillas on the grill. Cook 1-2 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until tortillas are golden and cheese is melted.
  6. Slide quesadillas to a cutting board, rest 1 minute, then cut into wedges. Garnish with cilantro and serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream.

Notes

  • Add sliced portobello mushrooms for extra meaty texture.
  • Swap in corn tortillas and a plant-based cheese to make the recipe gluten-free and vegan.
  • Leftover grilled vegetables keep well—use them in salads or omelets the next day.

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Keywords: grilled veggie quesadillas, vegetarian, easy dinner, summer grilling, Mexican

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