Heart Healthy Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla

(5.0)
By Judy Capodanno
Published 2/7/2022
Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
Approved for These Diets:
Heart Healthy | Diabetic | Vegetarian
Heart Healthy Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla
Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Chili powder, roasted zucchini, and pepper jack cheese make this easy quesadilla recipe a healthy alternative to the Mexican favorite. Pair this wholesome main dish with fresh guacamole or salsa for an extra helping of flavor.

Total Time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
203

Ingredients

Recipe yields 4 servings

Helpful How-To Video

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Lightly coat a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. In a bowl, toss zucchini, bell peppers and onion with chili powder. Place on baking sheet and bake 5 to 8 minutes or until tender.

  2. Step 2

    Heat large nonstick skillet over high heat. Place 1 tortilla in skillet; top with 1/2 cup vegetable mixture and 1/4 cup cheese. Top with second tortilla, flip over until both sides are crispy.

  3. Step 3

    Allow to cool for one minute. With a pizza cutter, cut the quesadilla into halves or quarters. Serve with non-fat sour cream, lime wedges and hot pepper sauce to taste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:
1 quesadilla

203
Calories
7
g
Fat
15
mg
Cholesterol
261
mg
Sodium
26
g
Carbs
4
g
Sat. Fat
4
g
Fiber
11
g
Protein

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