Roasted Veggie Quesadillas

Make your week easier with these roasted veggie quesadillas.

Serves: 3 -4
Preparation time: 15 – 20 minutes
Cooking time: 35 – 45 minutes

Ingredients:

For the roasted veggies:

  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 mixed bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 baby marrows, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

For the quesadillas:

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cheese, grated

To serve:

  • Coriander
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa, optional
  • Lime wedges

How To Make Roasted Veggie Quesadillas

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.
  2. Toss all the sliced vegetables with olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread them out on a lined baking tray in a single layer.
  4. Roast for 20–25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until the edges are golden and lightly charred.
  5. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  6. Place one tortilla on a flat surface.
  7. Sprinkle cheese over half, add a layer of roasted veggies, and top with a little more cheese.
  8. Fold over to close.
  9. Lightly oil or butter the skillet.
  10. Cook each quesadilla for 2–3 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  11. Let them cool slightly before slicing.
  12. Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or a squeeze of lime.

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