Veggie Quesadilla

Here is another recipe for some ideas as to what to do with all those yummy tortillas you may have. A veggie quesadilla!

This first thing to do is to sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on half of the quesadilla. I buy the block of cheese and shred it myself but already shredded cheese works too.

Then fill it with whatever you may have on hand. Today we had tomatoes, avocados, and black beans. I like having cherry tomatoes around because it is easy to grab as many or as few as you need without having to cut up a whole tomato; plus I think they taste sweeter than regular tomatoes. If your kids are not veggies eaters or typically only eat plain cheese quesadillas try to slowly incorporate veggies. Starting with one new thing at a time in a food they already love is a good way to introduce kids to new foods without overwhelming them. I would try avocados first because they have a very mild flavor and creamy texture so they don't stand out as much as tomatoes would. I would also start by adding just a few or even just putting them on half. You may be surprised at what your kids will eat when covered in delicious, warm, melty cheese. 

 Next, sprinkle a little more cheese on top of the veggies. Cheese is like the glue that holds the tortilla shut so if there isn't any cheese it won't hold the tortilla closed.

Fold the quesadilla in half, place in a preheated skillet over medium heat. You want the skillet to be warm enough to melt the cheese and cook the quesadilla without burning it. Cook it on the first side for about 2-3 minutes and then flip it over. Cook it on the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

Cut the tortilla into triangles. The quesadilla will be hot so make sure to check it before serving. Enjoy!