Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter
- 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 medium flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1/2 to 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese
- 4 to 6 oz sliced pepperoni
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and bell peppers along with Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant. Set aside.
- Lay out 4 tortillas and spread pizza sauce on each, leaving a small border.
- Divide the sautéed vegetables, pepperoni, and mozzarella evenly among the tortillas.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top and press gently.
- Heat the skillet and cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve while hot.
Notes
Serve with extra pizza or marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Can be customized with different toppings and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 quesadilla wedges
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: quesadillas, pepperoni, pizza, appetizer, quick meal
