Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas
Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas layer tender zucchini, yellow squash, and onions with creamy refried beans and a touch of melted cheddar for a satisfying bite. The whole wheat tortillas crisp up nicely in the pan, pairing perfectly with fresh salsa for brightness. Serve these for an easy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch when you want something hearty yet light.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add the zucchini, squash, and onion; cook, stirring now and then, for 5 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and keep cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more.
- 3
Spread a scant 1/4 cup refried beans on each tortilla.
- 4
Set 4 tortillas aside to use as the tops of the quesadillas. Spoon 1/4 of the vegetable mixture onto each of the remaining 4 tortillas. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese over the vegetables. Place the reserved tortillas on top, bean-side down.
- 5
Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel. Warm the oil in the skillet over low heat.
- 6
Add 1 quesadilla and cook until browned and heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 7
Repeat with the remaining quesadillas. Serve each quesadilla with 1/4 cup salsa.
- Calories 573.17 kcal High 29%
- Protein 20.15 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 78.78 g 29%
- Total Fat 20.59 g High 26%
- Saturated Fat 7.57 g High 38%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.82 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 1518.16 mg High 66%
- Dietary Fiber 13.66 g Good Source 49%
- Total Sugars 9.58 g --
- Added Sugars 3.05 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 429.37 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 4.37 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 1102.99 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 84.77 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 20.54 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Veggie Stuffed Quesadillas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooking Spray, Garlic, Onion, and Salsa. Each serving provides about 573.17 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooking Spray, Garlic, Onion, Salsa, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 573.17 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas healthy?
- Veggie-Stuffed Quesadillas has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 573.17 calories and 20.15 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1518.16 mg (66% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.57 g (38% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.05 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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