This year I’ve had so many readers who aren’t vegetarian ask for more meatless meals. With how expensive meat is, I totally get it. But at the same time, I understand that a lot of you aren’t looking for meat swaps or tofu recipes. You want a hearty, delicious meal that is meatless without screaming vegetarian at you. Let me introduce you to this amazing Veggie Quesadilla. It is meatless, but also filling, flavorful, and delicious in a way that will win over even the biggest meat lover. Even better, it only takes 20 minutes to make. A budget friendly dinner that is on the table in under 30 minutes is a huge win.
How to Make a Vegetarian Quesadilla
Grating Cheese for Veggie Quesadillas
While it might be more convenient to buy pre shredded cheese, they just don’t melt as well. They are coated in preservatives that help the shreds stay as single shreds, but this preservative is also what keeps them from melting well. Good melting cheese is key to a delicious quesadilla, so I suggest buying a block of cheese and taking the time to shred it yourself. If you are looking to make a more authentic quesadilla, you will want to use a Mexican cheese like:
Oaxaca: This cheese has a similar texture to Mozzarella, is sometimes known as quesillo, and is named after the state of Oaxaca in the southern part of Mexico.Chihuahua: This cheese is named after the state of Chihuahua in the northern part of Mexico. It is also a white cheese and is often sold in a ball.
What to Serve with Vegetarian Quesadillas
We have some really great dishes that would go very well with this vegetarian quesadilla recipe.
Bell PeppersOnionsBlack BeansCornMushroomsZucchiniSpinachPoblano Peppers
If you want to skip measuring out each one of those spices, you could replace it with 2 teaspoons of my Homemade Taco Seasoning. I highly suggest keeping a big batch of this on hand; we use it in so many different recipes.
Crockpot Chicken Enchilada SoupSpanish RiceTomato BisqueCucumber Avocado Salad
If you make this Vegetarian Quesadilla recipe or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
