Quick Healthy Meals for Kids: Veggie-Packed Quesadillas

These quick healthy meals for kids are not only delicious but also packed with nutritious veggies. Perfect for busy parents, these veggie-packed...

Ingredients

  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/2 cup zucchini, grated
  • 1/4 cup corn, canned or frozen
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for cooking
  • Sour cream or yogurt for serving (optional)
  • Salsa for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped spinach, diced bell peppers, grated zucchini, corn, garlic powder, onion powder, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
  3. Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese on one half of the tortilla.
  4. Layer half of the veggie mixture on top of the cheese, then fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.
  5. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
  6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
  7. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm with sour cream or yogurt and salsa, if desired.
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