🌮🧀 Cottage Cheese Veggie Quesadillas – Quick, Cheesy & Veggie-Packed!
These quick and cheesy cottage cheese veggie quesadillas are packed with fresh vegetables for a healthy, satisfying meal. Perfect for lunch or dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas (2 servings) 1x
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup shredded spinach
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced (for serving)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, spinach, bell pepper, black beans, corn, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, add 1/4 of the filling and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
- Top with another tortilla and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
- Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cut into wedges and serve with sliced avocado.
Notes
Use low-fat cottage cheese for a lighter version. You can add more veggies like zucchini or mushrooms.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 18g
Find it online: https://www.delicetreats.com/cottage-cheese-veggie-quesadillas/