Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas with Goat Cheese and Pesto

Quesadillas originated in Mexico and are a popular street food. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them versatile and delicious.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas with Goat Cheese and Pesto

Cooking Method: Grilling Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexican Courses: Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 15 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Bell peppers
• 200 gram Zucchini
• 100 gram Red onion
• 100 gram Goat cheese
• 4 teaspoon Pesto
• 8 piece Flour tortillas

Instructions

1. Preheat the grill.
2. Slice the bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion.
3. Grill the vegetables until tender and slightly charred.
4. Spread pesto on one side of each tortilla.
5. Place grilled vegetables and crumbled goat cheese on half of each tortilla.
6. Fold the tortillas in half.
7. Grill the quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are crispy.
8. Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes.
9. Cut into wedges and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 35g12%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.