Easy Vegetarian Pizza Quesadilla Recipe (2024)

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This easy vegetarian pizza quesadilla recipe is stuffed with lots of lovely vegetables for a healthy and delicious lunch alternative to sandwiches!

Do you ever struggle to come up with interesting lunches for yourself? I know I do, all to often I fall back on a simple ham sandwich or crackers with cheese, and whilst I fill my kids' plates with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, I'm pretty good at avoiding vegetables myself!

I'm making a real effort to improve my own eating habits though and today's recipe for vegetable stuffed pizza quesadillas makes a great alternative to boring sandwiches. This recipe sneaks in lots of yummy vegetables, great for grownups as well as kids!

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Vegetarian Pizza Quesadillas

Ingredients (serves 2):

  • 2 wholemeal tortilla wraps
  • 1 tbs tomato puree
  • handful grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 spring onions
  • ½ yellowpepper
  • large handful fresh baby leaf spinach

Method:

Prepare the fillings – wash and chop the spring onions,de-seed and chop the red pepper, wash and dry the spinach.

Lay one of the tortilla wraps in a large frying pan. Spread the tomato pureeover the tortilla, then sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top. Add the spring onion and red pepper, then top with the spinach leaves.

Place the second tortilla over the top to form a sandwich with the fillings in the middle.

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Dry-fry the tortilla for a couple of minutes until the base is golden. Once the base is cooked, pop a plate on top of the pan and flip the pan over, then carefully slide the quesadilla back into the pan to cook on the other side. Cook for a few minutes more until the cheese is melted and the quesadilla cooked through.

Slide the quesadilla out of the pan and onto a chopping board and cut it into 8 wedges, then serve immediately. The quesadilla can also be cooled and popped into a lunch box to eat cold.

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Serve with a large leafy salad or crudites on the side for some extra vegetable goodness!

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Vegetarian Pizza Quesadillas

Easy vegetarian pizza quesadilla recipe - a quick and healthy lunch idea that is ready in just 5 minutes.

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time4 minutes mins

Total Time6 minutes mins

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian

Servings: 2 people

Author: Grace Hall

Ingredients

  • 2 wholemeal tortilla wraps
  • 1 tbs tomato puree
  • handful grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 spring onions
  • ½ yellowpepper
  • large handful fresh baby leaf spinach

Instructions

  • Prepare the fillings – wash and chop the spring onions,de-seed and chop the red pepper, wash and dry the spinach.

  • Lay one of the tortilla wraps in a large frying pan. Spread the tomato pureeover the tortilla, then sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top. Add the spring onion and red pepper, then top with the spinach leaves.

  • Place the second tortilla over the top to form a sandwich with the fillings in the middle.

  • Dry-fry the tortilla for a couple of minutes until the base is golden. Once the base is cooked, pop a plate on top of the pan and flip the pan over, then carefully slide the quesadilla back into the pan to cook on the other side. Cook for a few minutes more until the cheese is melted and the quesadilla cooked through.

  • Slide the quesadilla out of the pan and onto a chopping board and cut it into 8 wedges, then serve immediately. The quesadilla can also be cooled and popped into a lunch box to eat cold.

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  1. Jade says

    These were so quick and easy to make after a 9hour shift and the food shop it was a relief to know I was filling my little one (patner/myself with goodness) and it took no time. Fabulous idea

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    • Grace Hall says

      Thank you for popping back to comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed them!

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  2. Catherine says

    Easy Vegetarian Pizza Quesadilla Recipe (9)
    This is so delicious! Thanks for sharing. I love adding in courgette, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to mine, served with a side of homemade salsa. Delicious!

    Reply

    • Grace Hall says

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply

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Easy Vegetarian Pizza Quesadilla Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is the TikTok quesadilla hack? ›

Simply slice a tortilla halfway through, add different fillings to each of the four quadrants, do some folding, brown it in a pan and voilà! You have a delicious, healthy lunch ready in minutes.

Should you make quesadilla with butter or oil? ›

The oil promotes even browning and makes the tortilla nice and crispy. You could use butter but it has a tendency to burn. If you want the flavor of butter on your quesadillas melt a tablespoon in the microwave, stir in a little cooking oil and brush it on your tortillas.

How to make a quesadilla on a pizza stone? ›

Quesadillas on the Pizza Stone

Layer your cheese and other fillings inside the tortillas. Put them on a hot pizza stone in the oven, and let it do the work. You can carefully flip the quesadilla halfway through the cooking time to get an even brown on both sides.

What is the Chipotle quesadilla hack? ›

Frost's go-to order, the “Fajita Quesadilla Hack,” includes a Fajita Quesadilla with Steak and Roasted Chili-Corn Salsa, Tomatillo Red-Chili Salsa and Sour Cream on the side.

What is a good melting cheese for quesadillas? ›

Cheddar and Monterey Jack are standards of American-style quesadillas. But if you are planning ahead, consider that freshly grated cheese such as cheddar or Monterey Jack makes the meltiest quesadillas.

How to add flavor to quesadilla? ›

Quesadilla Seasoning
  1. 2 teaspoon chili powder.
  2. 1 teaspoon cumin powder.
  3. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  4. 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  6. ½ teaspoon onion powder.
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How do you doctor up a quesadilla? ›

Slice that stuff up real thin, toss it in with the cheese, and you're good to go. Oh, and vegetarians: don't think we forgot about y'all! If you'd like a quesadilla that will “stick to your ribs,” try adding wilted spinach, sliced mushrooms, and/or artichoke hearts. Peppers can add a bright pop of flavor, as well.

Why are my quesadillas soggy? ›

Too much fat will make your quesadilla soggy instead of crispy. Use just enough to coat the bottom of your skillet — about 1/2 teaspoon of butter or oil. Warm it in the skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the tortilla and top with cheese.

Should a quesadilla be crunchy or soft? ›

The quesadilla is crispy on the outside without being hard, and it's moist on the inside, the melted cheese providing a contrast. You need really good melting cheese and good tortillas. Aside from the flavors, you've got to pay attention to the mouthfeel: it's crispy then creamy then soft then crispy-crunchy.

How do you keep quesadillas from falling apart? ›

You want to use enough cheese because it will hold the whole thing together. Too little, and your filling will fall out.

How long to cook quesadilla on pizza stone? ›

Pull your pizza stone out of the oven (don't forget to wear gloves and put down a heat pad to protect your counter) and transfer your large quesadilla to the pizza stone and bake for 4 minutes.

What's the difference between a quesadilla and a Mexican pizza? ›

The Mexican pizza a bit different from the quesadilla. The Mexican pizza is sandwiched between two tostada shells (fried corn tortillas). The quesadilla is a folded flour tortilla with filling. The Mexican pizza also contains beef and cheese.

How do I order a TikTok quesadilla? ›

The TikTok quesadilla hack consists of adding fresh fajita veggies and protein to a quesadilla, simple but very effective, according to the creators. The caveat? It's only available to customers who order online or in the Chipotle app.

What's in the viral Chipotle quesadilla? ›

What Is The Chipotle Quesadilla Hack? TikToker Alexis Frost shared the now-viral order, which is a quesadilla made with steak, extra cheese, and fajita veggies, on December 20.

What is the TikTok tortilla challenge? ›

The loser of rock paper scissors gets slapped with a tortilla — but the real challenge is keeping the water in your mouth for the duration of the game and subsequent slap.

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