This Cheesy Vegetarian Quesadilla is made with spinach, white cheddar cheese, and mozzarella. It is savory with hints of spice from the addition of the red peppers, which makes for an Italian tasting Quesadilla verses Mexican.

You may also like this Cheesy Ground Beef (In-N-Out) QUESADILLA

WHY YOU WILL WANT TO MAKE THIS

This Cheesy Vegetarian Quesadilla is ready in about 30 minutes. And can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is also inexpensive and a healthy dish that even the kids will like.

You can add fresh garlic alongside the garlic powder I used in the recipe, if you love extra garlic flavor. It will not be over-powering either.

WHAT IS A CHEESY VEGETARIAN QUESADILLA

It is made up of all the same elements of any other quesadilla with the addition of Italian cheese vs Mexican cheese and spinach seasoned with Italian seasonings.

WHAT TYPE OF TORTIALLAS FOR QUESEDELLAS

You can use a common and easy to find Flour Tortilla wrap from your local grocery store or find one with extra ingredients and even protein in it if desired.

HOW TO MAKE A CHEESY VEGETARIAN QUESADILLA

• In a large frying pan add 1 tbsp of olive oil and defrosted spinach or fresh if desired. Sauté till cooked and strain all the water out if cooked from frozen
• Add in all the seasonings and sauté one more minute before setting the spinach aside
• Next, grease another clean frying pan (large enough) to hold a tortilla and bring to a high heat before turning down to low-medium heat Add in the tortilla and allow it to cook for a few seconds, once it bubbles some
• Flip over and grease the other side too
• Place the cheese on one half of the tortilla, and top with the cooked spinach, top with more cheese
• Then fold in half and press down with a spatula against the pan to allow it to cook more and the cheese to melt
• Once you see the cheese has near fully melted
• Turn over the half tortilla and fry on the other side for a few minutes till lightly browned Place on a cutting board to cool down before slicing into 3 or 4 slices
• Top with sliced baby tomatoes and cilantro and enjoy!

WHAT ELSE CAN YOU PUT INTO THESE VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS

• Corn
• Black Beans
• Peppers, green, yellow and red

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CHEESY VEGETARIAN QUESADILLAS

• CORN ON THE COB
• MEXICAN SALSA, LIKE CABBAGE PICO DE GALLO or HOMEMADE GUCAMOLE

Remember to always have fun and experiment with your cooking! Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this dish is sure to impress and satisfy. As Julia Child once said, “Cooking is like love, it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” So go ahead and give this recipe a try, and don’t be afraid to add your own flair to it. Bon appetite!

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