Dinner for 4
Grilled Veggie Quesadilla
Grilled tortillas hold sautéed peppers, onions, chilies, tomatoes, herbs, and vegan cheese for a crisp, warm meal.
$6.35for 4 servings
$1.59 per serving$6.35 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Jalapeno peppers$0.25 each typical | 2 | $0.50Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $1.24Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.35 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 green pepper
- 1 red pepper
- 1/2 onion sliced
- 2 serrano chili peppers sliced finely
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegan shredded cheddar
- 2 ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped finely
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 4 whole wheat tortillas or rotis
Steps
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook the green pepper, red pepper, onion, and serrano peppers with oil for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Mix the tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
- Spread the tomato mixture, grilled vegetables, and vegan cheese over half of each tortilla, then fold them closed.
- Grill the quesadillas for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and the cheese melts.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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