Dinner for 4

Grilled Veggie Quesadilla

Name: Grilled Veggie Quesadilla
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil; 1 green pepper; 1 red pepper; 1/2 onion sliced; 2 serrano chili peppers sliced finely; 1/4 tsp salt or to taste (optional); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheddar; 2 ripe tomatoes chopped; 1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped finely; 1/2 cup cilantro leaves; 1 tsp lime juice; 4 whole wheat tortillas or rotis

$6.48for 430 minServes 4

Grilled tortillas hold sautéed peppers, onions, chilies, tomatoes, herbs, and vegan cheese for a crisp, warm meal.

Grilled Veggie Quesadilla with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Bell peppers, 0.75 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.75 lb	$1.87Typical price
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Jalapeno peppers, 2$0.25 each typical	2	$0.50Typical price
	Cheddar and shredded cheese, 2 oz$0.30/oz typical	2 oz	$0.60Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.65 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Juice, a little$0.04/oz typical	a little	$0.01Typical price
	Tortillas, 4$0.30 each typical	4	$1.20Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$6.48

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$1.62 per serving$6.48 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 green pepper
1 red pepper
1/2 onion sliced
2 serrano chili peppers sliced finely
1/4 tsp salt or to taste (optional)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup vegan shredded cheddar
2 ripe tomatoes chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped finely
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 tsp lime juice
4 whole wheat tortillas or rotis

Steps

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Cook the green pepper, red pepper, onion, and serrano peppers with oil for 6 to 8 minutes.
Mix the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Spread the tomato mixture, grilled vegetables, and vegan cheese over half of each tortilla, then fold them closed.
Grill the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and the cheese melts.