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January 13, 2014

Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas

A quick and easy meatless dinner of Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas not only incorporates more vegetables into your diet, you won’t miss the meat at all.


Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas

Earlier this month, I mentioned how eating more vegetables is one of my 2014 resolutions. Truth is, I’ve been doing this for the past few months now. I learned the best way to incorporate more vegetables is to start with your favorites because it’s much easier to add something you really like first before experimenting with new-to-you produce. The biggest challenge I have, however, is finding time to cook. I work a full time job during the week, so I need relatively quick and easy recipes that take no more than an hour to prepare after a long eight-hour day. That’s why I made these Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas for Weekday Supper, a collection of easy weeknight dinners for busy people.


Roasted Broccoli

Broccoli is probably my second favorite vegetable (right behind cauliflower), so it made sense to make more meals around broccoli. Roasting vegetables is the easiest and probably the most flavorful way to cook vegetables (see my recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts). Toss in a little bit of oil and sea salt then bake for roughly 15-20 minutes. To save time with prep, I cut up the vegetables ahead of time (especially if I’m using a head of broccoli in several recipes – might as well cut all of it at once) and keep raw in a container to use at a moment’s notice.


Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas

I eat quesadillas *a lot* for dinner because you can stuff it with practically anything and have it ready in no time. Here’s a hint though – don’t make extras and reheat for lunch in the microwave because the tortillas taste soggy and not good. Instead, pack any extra filling and tortillas separately then make tacos or wraps. Or whatever you want to call random stuff inside an unheated tortilla.
Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas #WeekdaySupper

Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas #WeekdaySupper

Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped broccoli
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded or thinly sliced
  • 4 tortillas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Have a baking sheet ready.
  2. In a large bowl, toss together the broccoli, oil, and salt. Spread into a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until evenly roasted but not burnt. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  3. Heat up a large skillet. On one half of a tortilla, add some cheese then top with some broccoli. Fold the tortilla in half then add to the skillet (alternatively if your tortillas are small, you can cover the whole tortilla with the filling then top with a second tortilla). Cook until the bottom is brown. Flip it over and cook until the other side is brown. Remove and cut. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.

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© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

Source: Adapted from Bountiful: Recipes Inspired by Our Garden (Amazon affiliate link)
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If you liked these Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas, you may also like these recipes from me:

  • Summer Squash and Mushroom Quesadillas
  • Chicken Fajita Quesadillas
  • Buffalo Chicken Dip Quesadillas


Sunday Supper Movement

Looking for more Weekday Supper inspiration? Check out the recipes for this week:

  • Monday – Chocolate Moosey – Roasted Broccoli and Cheese Quesadillas
  • Tuesday – Momma’s Meals – One Pot Pasta
  • Wednesday – Alida’s Kitchen – Baked Garlic Pretzel Chicken
  • Thursday – The Dinner-Mom – Pork in a Blackberry Barbecue Sauce
  • Friday – Curious Cuisiniere – Chicken Teriyaki

Filed Under: Main Dishes, Sandwiches + More Tagged With: 30 minute recipes, broccoli, cheddar cheese, tortillas

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Comments

  1. Family Foodie says

    January 13, 2014 at 6:51 AM

    What a gorgeous, delicious, nutritious meal! Great inspiration Carla.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      Thanks Isabel! I couldn’t wait to share this recipe.

      Reply
  2. Renee says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    Roasting vegetables is the best! I love that you used them in these quesadillas.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:37 PM

      My saying is when in doubt, roast the veggies ;)

      Reply
  3. Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    Quesadillas are such a fun and easy weeknight meal! We have them almost every week…so it’s nice to have another option!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:38 PM

      Same here! I fill it with all kinds of fun things, both meat and veggies.

      Reply
  4. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

    January 13, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Can’t go wrong with broccoli and cheddar! These sound fantastic!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:38 PM

      Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  5. Susan says

    January 13, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Roasted broccoli is a must. I mean I’ll eat it cooked other ways but roasting is my favorite because I love that the tops get nice and crispy. I don’t make quesadillas nearly as much as I should considering how I must I like them. I mean an excuse to eat gooey cheese? I’m in.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:40 PM

      I can eat broccoli both raw and roasted, but I like roasted a little bit more. Speaking of gooey cheese, you can make this recipe as written or as a grilled cheese sandwich.

      Reply
  6. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    January 13, 2014 at 8:28 PM

    Drool! Broccoli and cheese are meant for each other. This looks perfect.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:40 PM

      They sure do make a lovely pair! Thanks Jennie.

      Reply
  7. Mimi @ Culinary Couture says

    January 13, 2014 at 9:56 PM

    I love quesadillas and I LOOVE broccoli. This is a match made in taste bud heaven!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:41 PM

      Sounds like the perfect dinner for you ;)

      Reply
  8. Sylvia says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Quesadillas are a staple in my home, too. I haven’t tried them with broccoli although I don’t know why. I already roast broccoli and it would be so simple to top the flour tortilla, but for some reason I keep going for red or green bell peppers and green onion. And I love to top it with sour cream. Next time I buy fresh broccoli, this is what I’m doing with it. At least part of it.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:43 PM

      I use bell peppers a lot too. Nothing says you can’t throw in some strips with this recipe for extra veggies ;)

      Reply
  9. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba) says

    January 14, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    Awesome!! Roasted broccoli has such a divine flavour, perfect with cheese IMHO

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:43 PM

      It really is. Thanks Sarah!

      Reply
  10. Kim Beaulieu says

    January 14, 2014 at 11:48 PM

    I am in awe of how pretty these are. Tasty and gorgeous, this is sheer perfection. I’m a broccoli fanatic. I hated it growing up but now I can’t get enough of it.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:44 PM

      I was the same way with Brussels sprouts. Maybe I should make a quesadilla with them next….

      Reply
  11. Tammi @ Momma's Meals says

    January 15, 2014 at 10:04 AM

    I love how the veggies complete this dish, broccoli is so filling! Super yummy when it’s roasted too, thanks for the idea Carla!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:45 PM

      Yes, very filling! You don’t even miss the meat :)

      Reply
  12. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    Roasted veggies are so much better..and this is an awesome way to get your broccoli dose :)

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:46 PM

      No more boring broccoli and cheese ;)

      Reply
  13. Shaina says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Yum! I love veggie-based quesadillas. I don’t think I’ve ever had one with roasted broccoli though – must try!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:48 PM

      If you love broccoli, you’ll love it roasted!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    January 16, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    Carla,
    I usually save my florets for something fancy, and use broccoli stem in my quesadillas. I love the idea of roasting it, though. Good one!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      January 19, 2014 at 12:50 PM

      Oh it’d be good with stems or florets (or both!) Great way to use up veggies lying around.

      Reply

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