The Vegan Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas are very delicious. These contain 310 kcal per serving. You can make these quesadillas in only 25 minutes. These will work fine for busy days as well. Also, serve them for family dinners, occasions, or parties. The kitchen tools for the preparation of these Vegan Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas are not too many. We will use whole wheat tortillas, zucchini, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, vegan mozzarella, and herbs to make this recipe. Also, put it in a tight container for later use for only three days. You may use other vegetables of your liking.
STATS:
- Total duration: 25 minutes
- Serving: 2 or 3 quesadillas
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Cooking duration: 10 min
- Portion size: One quesadilla
- Number of calories: 310 kcal
- Course: Main or snack
- Diet: Vegan
- Prep duration: 15 min
EQUIPMENT:
- Plate
- Knife
- Chopping board
- Spatula
- Grill pan
INGREDIENTS:
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- One small sliced zucchini
- Two large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 small sliced red bell pepper
- Half cup vegan mozzarella cheese
- 1 small sliced yellow bell pepper
- One small sliced red onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Two tbsp fresh chopped parsley
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS:
- We need tortillas to prepare your snack. Here, you will use the whole wheat ones because they are healthy and have fiber in them. You can also use corn tortillas for an alternative choice.
BELL PEPPERS AND ZUCCHINI:
- These vegetables will make your quesadilla colorful. These will also include nutrition in your recipe. Your quesadillas will also become flavorful from adding them. You can also use other desired vegetables for this purpose.
RED ONION:
- Red onion will make your quesadilla filling crunchy. Also, it will give your recipe a sweet taste. Add shallots to your quesadilla if you need a substitute idea.
VEGAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE:
- This cheese will give your recipe a good cheesy taste. It will make the filling of your quesadilla creamier as well. Another idea for your use can be nutritional yeast, too.
OLIVE OIL:
- We will add olive oil to the grill pan for cooking the vegetables for your quesadilla. You can skip this item or utilize non-stick spray for an alternative idea.
HERBS:
- The classic Mediterranean taste will come from you adding these herbs. Also, they will give a good taste to your snack. Add fresh herbs for an alternative idea here, too.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Take your grill pan and put it on a medium flame.
- Warm olive oil in it.
- Then add onion, bell peppers, and zucchini to grill for 7 minutes.
- Now also add black pepper, basil, and oregano to the pan.
- Put everything on a plate after mixing it.
- Then add one tortilla to the grill pan.
- Add half the amount of vegan cheese to it.
- Top with the vegetable mix.
- Now add the rest of the vegan cheese on top.
- Put the other big tortilla on top and cook it for four minutes on both sides.
- After this, slice it to make a quesadilla.
- Spread parsley for freshness at the end.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDE CHOICES:
- Hummus & Pita
- Greek Salad
VEGAN SAUCE AND DIPS:
- Vegan Tzatziki
- Salsa
HEALTHY OPTIONS:
- Roasted Chickpeas
- Quinoa Salad
SNACK IDEAS:
- Avocado
- Other fruits
TIPS:
- For cooking, you can also use a non-stick skillet to prepare your vegetables.
- You can press your tortilla in the pan with a spatula so that it cooks properly.
- Here, you can add the vegetables according to your liking in this quesadilla.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add them to a tight dish to chill for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- Wrap your every quesadilla separately to store for a month.
FAQs:
Can we remove gluten from these quesadillas?
- Yes, you can make them gluten-free by using gluten-free tortillas.
Do I really need to grill my vegetables for this recipe?
- You can also try lightly sautéing them if you don’t prefer grilling properly.
How can I remove oil from this snack?
- Make your quesadilla oil-free by removing oil and cooking the ingredients in a non-stick skillet.
Can I add any other vegan cheese to this snack?
- Yes, you can try cashew cheese or vegan cheddar for other ideas.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 11 g
Vitamin A: 800 IU
Total carbs: 38 g
Fiber: 7 g
Iron: 2.2 g
Calcium: 150 mg
Net carbs: 35 g
Calories: 310 kcal
Potassium: 480 mg
Sodium: 320 mg
