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Sweet Pepper and Sweetcorn Quesadillas recipe
Golden tortillas packed with sweet roasted peppers and sweetcorn, finished with a crisp pan-fried exterior. A quick, colourful quesadilla that makes an easy lunch or light dinner.
20 min · Easy · Mexican Jump to method
Ingredients
- 1 Green Sweet Pepper
- 1 Purple Sweet Pepper
- 150g Sweetcorn
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 4 Tortillas
- 120g Cheese
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 650 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 55 g |
| Fat | 35 g |
| Saturated fat | 15 g |
| Fibre | 7 g |
| Sugar | 10 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
Why this works
A moderately high-calorie, cheese-rich quesadilla with a good fibre contribution from the peppers and sweetcorn, but relatively high in saturated fat and sodium.
Vitamin C from peppers. Both sweet peppers contribute vitamin C, which supports immune function and helps with iron absorption.
Fibre and carotenoids. Sweetcorn and peppers add fibre plus plant compounds such as carotenoids, supporting gut health and overall diet quality.
Saturated fat and sodium. Most of the saturated fat comes from the cheese, while added salt can push sodium higher than ideal if used generously.
Method
- Slice the green sweet pepper and purple sweet pepper into thin strips, then drain the sweetcorn if needed.
- Heat a little olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and cook the peppers for 5–6 minutes until softened and lightly charred.
- Add the sweetcorn, season with salt and black pepper, and cook for 1–2 minutes more.
- Lay two tortillas on a board and divide the pepper and sweetcorn mixture between them.
- Add cheese over the filling, then top with the remaining tortillas and press down gently.
- Return each quesadilla to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp and the cheese has melted.
- Cut into wedges and serve immediately.
Prefer the classic version? Honey Pear Breakfast Quesadillas
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