Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadillas
If you see the term “sheet pan” in a recipe title, you know one thing is for sure…it’s going to be simple! This Loaded Sheet Pan Quesadilla is just that. It couldn’t be easier to put these together on a sheet pan, throw your toppings of choice, bake it in the oven, and serve it up with delicious garnishes of your choice. This recipe comes together in just minutes and uses quick, inexpensive ingredients. It is the most simple way to make a delicious, homemade quesadilla, using just a single pan! You will have a crunchy, oven-baked quesadilla that is full of ooey gooey cheese, protein, veggies, and more!
Carbohydrates 34g
Protein 25g
Fat 10g
Saturated Fat 4g
Fiber 8g
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cups raw veggies of choice (I used a variety of bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and spinach)
- 1 lb lean ground turkey, chicken, or beef (or omit for a vegetarian dish)
- 1 tbsp low sodium taco seasoning divided
- 8 large whole wheat tortillas
- 1 can (15oz) low sodium or no salt added black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup green onions thinly sliced
- Toppings of choice: pico de gallo, salsa, sour cream, Greek yogurt, avocado, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Add olive oil to large skillet and heat over medium high. Add veggies of choice and cook until soft, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside. Mix in 1/2 tbsp low sodium taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Add ground meat of choice to skillet (if using) and cook, breaking up meat with a spatula or wooden spoon, until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 tbsp low sodium taco seasoning. Stir to combine.
- On a 9×13 baking sheet, place 6 tortillas around the edges of the pan, so that half of each tortilla hangs over the side.
- Top tortillas with ground meat, veggies, black beans, shredded cheese, and sliced green onions.
- Place another tortillas in the center on top of the filling and fold each tortilla towards the center.
- Place a second baking sheet on top of the folded tortillas. Place in oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until tortillas begin to turn crispy.
- Remove top baking sheet and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Slice into 8 rectangles and serve warm with toppings of choice.
Notes
*The nutrition figures above are based on one serving and should be considered estimates. Varying factors such as product types or brands purchased, natural fluctuations in foods, and the way ingredients are processed change the effective nutritional information in any given recipe.
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