15 Easy & Budget-Friendly Summer Dinner Recipes

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3. Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas

Quesadillas are a staple of Mexican cuisine, typically made with cheese-filled tortillas. This version incorporates grilled vegetables, making it a fresh and healthy take on the classic comfort food, perfect for summer.

  • Ingredients:
    • 4 flour tortillas
    • 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) (200g)
    • 1 red bell pepper, sliced (100g)
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (100g)
    • 1 medium zucchini, sliced (200g)
    • 1 red onion, sliced (150g)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Salsa, for serving
  • Instructions:
    1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
    2. Toss the sliced vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    3. Grill the vegetables for about 5-7 minutes until tender and charred, turning occasionally.
    4. Lay a tortilla in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half of the tortilla with 1/2 cup of cheese, then layer with a portion of the grilled vegetables.
    5. Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
    6. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and fillings.
    7. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
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