Grilled Quesadilla Pockets

This recipe "hack" went viral on TikTok — and we know the reason why. It's a quick win! Try these next-level quesadillas with "hidden" veggies.

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Serves: 4
Active Kitchen Time: 30-40 minutes

  • 1 zucchini

  • 1 red bell pepper

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

  • 4 flour tortillas

  • salsa, for serving

  • guacamole & chips

Recipe Steps

Cut 1 zucchini on the bias into ¼-inch thick slices.

Cut 4 sides away from 1 red bell pepper. Cut each piece in half to make 8 pieces.

Grease pan, skillet, or grill thoroughly with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat.

Add sliced zucchini. Cook 6-7 minutes, flipping occasionally, until soft. Remove with tongs to plate.

Add peppers. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Cook 9-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until very soft. Remove with tongs to plate.

Set tortilla on cutting board. Cut one line from the center to the edge.

Arrange ingredients. Add 2 pieces of pepper to bottom right. Add ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese to top right.

Add 3 slices of grilled zucchini to top left. Add ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese to bottom left.

Fold pepper section over cheese. Continue folding to make a triangle. Repeat Steps 6-9 to make three more.

Grease pan, skillet, or grill thoroughly with cooking spray. Heat over low heat.

Add 2 quesadillas to pan. Cook 3-4 minutes, until browned and crisp on bottom.

Flip. Cook 3-4 minutes more, until cheese is melted. Repeat with others. Serve with salsa.

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Recipe Notes

  • For faster quesadillas, replace the grilled zucchini and bell pepper with no-cook fillings: black beans, roasted jarred red bell pepper, corn, tomatoes, or grated zucchini. Or, swap and make breakfast for dinner — try scrambled eggs, avocado, and cheese.

  • Want to eat together, but still prefer to have a hot meal? Make each quesadilla and then keep warm in a low-temp oven until ready to serve.

  • Make it a themed meal and make quesadilla pockets for dessert, too! Swap in Nutella and strawberries.

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