Cheesy Quesadillas with Zucchini

Name: Cheesy Quesadillas with Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 zucchini (medium, shredded or finely diced); 4 flour tortillas (large (10-inch)); 1.5 cup shredded cheese blend; 1 avocado; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 0.5 cup sour cream

Golden-brown tortillas filled with melted cheese and tender sautéed zucchini, served with a vibrant homemade guacamole. A quick, satisfying, and flavorful vegetarian meal for any weeknight.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $1.64/serving

Dietary

Egg-Free
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
Soy-Free
Vegetarian
High-Protein
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 zucchini (medium, shredded or finely diced)
4 flour tortillas (large (10-inch))
1.5 cup shredded cheese blend
1 avocado
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

Prepare the guacamole: In a small bowl, mash the avocado with 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and any excess moisture has evaporated. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Remove zucchini from the skillet and set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean if necessary. Place one flour tortilla in the dry skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheese over half of the tortilla. Add 1/4 of the cooked zucchini over the cheese, then sprinkle another 1/4 cup shredded cheese on top of the zucchini.
Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese, and zucchini.
Cut each quesadilla into wedges. Serve hot with the prepared guacamole, and sour cream or extra salsa if desired.

Notes

You can add other finely diced vegetables like bell peppers or corn to the zucchini filling for more flavor and texture. Feel free to use your favorite cheese blend.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 510
Protein: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 33 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Sugar: 3 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg