What's Cookin? Tuesday - Vegetable Quesadillas

Kristen Mowers, CalSERVES Nutrition Coordinator

What’s Up Doc?

Carrots, or “skirrets,” were originally purple, white and yellow. The orange carrot was developed in Holland as a tribute to William I of Orange during the Dutch fight for independence from Spain in the 16th century.

Yellow/orange fruits and vegetables help maintain a healthy heart, vision health and a healthy immune system. They may also lower the risk of some cancers.

This is a great recipes to help you eat many different colors, Enjoy!

VEGETABLE QUESADILLAS

(Makes 4 servings at 1 quesadilla each)

Ingredients:

1 large carrot, grated

1 zucchini, grated

8 flour tortillas

¾ cup shredded cheese

Bottled hot sauce, to taste 

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix carrot and zucchini.
2. Sprinkle ½ cup mixture over four tortillas. Top each with 3 tablespoons cheese. Add hot sauce.
3. Cover with a second tortilla.
4. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat until hot. Place each quesadilla in pan and cook 1 minute.
5. Turn over and cook 1 minute longer or until cheese melts.
6. Cut each quesadilla and serve warm.

Adapted from: Healthy Latino Recipes Made With Love, California Latino 5 a Day Campaign, 2004.