Best 9 Goat Cheese N Veggie Quesadillas Recipes

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Goat cheese and veggie quesadillas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Whether you prefer a simple quesadilla with just a few ingredients or a more complex one with a variety of fillings, there are many recipes to choose from. With its creamy, tangy goat cheese and colorful vegetables, a goat cheese and veggie quesadilla is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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GOAT CHEESE 'N' VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



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The roasted veggies and goat cheese make this an elegant party food. We love to top them with our favorite salsa for an extra kick! -Sara Longworth of Philadelphia, Pennslvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small eggplant, peeled, quartered and cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped ripe olives
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)

Steps:

  • Place the first six ingredients in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Combine the oil, lemon juice, chili powder and cayenne; drizzle over vegetables and toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 35-40 minutes or until tender, stirring once. Stir in cilantro. , Spread 1 tablespoon goat cheese over one side of each tortilla. Place two tortillas, plain side down, on an ungreased baking sheet; spread each with 2/3 cup vegetable mixture. Top each with another tortilla. Repeat. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into six wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BLACK BEAN AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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One quesadilla per person is never quite enough, so this recipe makes an extra to share.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained (1 1/2 cups)
3 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1/2 cup)
1 medium tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
3/4 cup corn kernels (from 2 ears of corn)
2 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely chopped fresh oregano
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
10 six-inch corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Mash beans in a medium bowl until chunky. Add goat cheese, tomato, corn, scallions, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until well combined.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spread 1/2 cup bean mixture evenly over 1 tortilla, and top with another tortilla. Repeat with remaining bean mixture and tortillas.
  • Raise heat to medium-high. Grill quesadillas, 1 or 2 at a time, until grill marks appear and filling is hot, about 2 minutes per side. Cut into wedges and serve warm.

ROASTED VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



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I am always looking for recipes that will encourage children to eat vegetables and this one has been a huge success. You can also use other vegetables, such as mushrooms, eggplant, asparagus and broccoli. Just remember to roast your vegetables before making the quesadillas. -Kathy Carlan, Canton, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium red potatoes, quartered and sliced
1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
8 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425°until potatoes are tender, 24-28 minutes., In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Spread 1/3 cup vegetable mixture over half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese; fold tortillas to close. Cook in a greased cast-iron skillet or griddle over low heat until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 479mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GOAT CHEESE AND GUAVA QUESADILLAS



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Cotija cheese is a firm textured, somewhat crumbly white Mexican cheese, traditionally made from goat's milk but also made from cow's milk. It is available in latin grocery stores. If Cotija is not available, substitute with feta. If guava jelly is unavailable, substitute strawberry.

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons guava jelly (recommended: Knott's)
8 taco size flour tortillas
Cotija cheese, for garnish
1 cup lime and cilantro salsa

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • In a small mixing bowl, combine goat cheese and guava jelly until just blended (little bits of cheese and jelly are a nice in a bite). Spread the goat cheese mixture on 4 of the tortillas and top with the remaining 4 tortillas.
  • Lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray. Place 1 of the quesadillas at a time and cook until lightly browned. Turn and finish browning the second side. Repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Slice quesadillas and serve sprinkled with crumbled Cotija cheese with salsa on the side for dipping.

THREE CHEESE VEGGIE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons feta cheese, drained and crumbled
4 tablespoons grated part skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon crumbled bleu cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 jalapeno, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tomato, diced
1 scallion, sliced
1/2 zucchini, cubed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 cup washed and chopped Swiss chard

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl mix the cheeses together and set aside, covered, in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • In a hot saute pan over medium heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the jalapeno chili, garlic, tomato, scallion, zucchini, and oregano and saute for 2 minutes. Fold in the cilantro and set aside.
  • Place the tortillas in a hot dry saute pan over medium heat or on a hot grill and spoon 2 tablespoons of the vegetable saute and 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on to each tortilla. Fold the tortillas in half and toast each side for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese starts to melt. Cut each tortilla in thirds and arrange on a serving plate garnished with spinach and Swiss chard.

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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From All Recipes. This one is for me! I never would have thought of putting cilantro with goat cheese. I made this when I happened to have all of the ingredients on hand. Quick dinner with some fruit. I used plain goat cheese, but the herbed kind would have been even better. Yum!

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 lb fresh asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
salt and pepper
2 (10 inch) flour tortillas
4 ounces herbed goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh fresh cilantro stem, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook the asparagus, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat.
  • Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 the goat cheese. Place 1/2 the asparagus and 1/2 the cilantro on each tortilla, and fold tortillas in half over contents to form quesadillas.
  • Brush the outsides of the quesadillas with remaining oil.
  • Place the quesadillas in a skillet over medium-low heat, and cook 3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Cut in half and garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 224.3, Carbohydrate 20.2, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 4.2

GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS WITH TOMATO AND CORN SALSA



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Provided by Robin Donovan

Categories     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Father's Day     Goat Cheese     Summer     Tortillas

Yield Serves 8 to 10 as an appetizer, 4 to 6 as an entrée

Number Of Ingredients 4

Olive oil spray or nonstick cooking spray
8 10-inch flour tortillas
12 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, crumbled (about 1 1/2 cups)
Tomato and Corn Salsaepi:recipelink

Steps:

  • Grill Method:
  • Spray one side of a tortilla with oil and place it, oiled side down, on the grill over medium-high heat. Top with one-quarter (about 3 ounces) of the cheese and one-quarter of the salsa. Spray one side of a second tortilla with oil, and place it on top of the first, oiled side up. Cook, about 3 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Turn the quesadilla over and continue cooking, about 3 minutes more, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the grill and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and salsa. Serve immediately.
  • Camp Stove Method:
  • Spray a large skillet with oil and warm over medium-high heat on the stove. Place 1 tortilla in the hot skillet, and top with one-quarter (about 3 ounces) of the cheese and one-quarter of the salsa. Top with a second tortilla. Cook, about 3 minutes, until the bottom tortilla is golden brown. Turn the quesadilla over and continue cooking, about 3 minutes more, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted. Remove from the skillet and cut into wedges. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, and salsa. Serve immediately.
  • Make It at Home:
  • Make it a meal by adding broiled shrimp. Preheat the broiler. Spread 1 pound of peeled shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet, spray with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Broil, about 2 minutes, until the shrimp is cooked through. Split each shrimp in half lengthwise. Continue with preparation per the camp-stove method. Add 1/4 cup of the shrimp to each quesadilla along with the cheese and salsa.

POTATO, GREENS, AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Food Processor     Potato     Super Bowl     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Mother's Day     Goat Cheese     Pan-Fry     Tomatillo     Mustard Greens     Tortillas     Monterey Jack     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/3 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/3 cups (packed) coarsely grated hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese (5 to 6 ounces)
1 1/3 cups jarred salsa verde (tomatillo salsa)
4 2/3 cups coarsely chopped stemmed mustard greens (from 1 bunch), divided
4 8-inch-diameter flour tortillas
3 ounces chilled fresh goat cheese, coarsely crumbled
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Place baking sheet in oven and preheat to 275°F. Steam potatoes until tender, about 8 minutes. Place in large bowl; sprinkle with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Toss to coat. Cool potatoes 15 minutes. Mix in Jack cheese. Meanwhile, blend salsa and 2/3 cup (packed) greens in mini processor until greens are finely chopped.
  • Arrange tortillas on work surface. Divide remaining greens between bottom half of each. Top greens with potato mixture, then goat cheese and 2 tablespoons salsa mixture for each. Fold plain tortilla halves over filling, pressing to compact. Brush with oil.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place 2 quesadillas, oiled side down, in skillet. Brush tops with oil. Cook until quesadillas are brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining 2 quesadillas.
  • Cut each quesadilla into 3 or 4 wedges. Serve with remaining salsa.

GOAT CHEESE AND MANGO QUESADILLAS



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Tangy goat cheese and tropical mango make a distinctive pairing inside this easy-to-make lunch that uses wholesome whole-wheat tortillas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 ounces fresh goat cheese, room temperature
6 whole wheat tortillas (6-inch)
1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Spread goat cheese on tortillas. Divide mango, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro on one half of each tortilla. Fold tortilla over filling.
  • Heat a large heavy skillet over medium-high. Working in batches, cook quesadillas until cheese softens and tortillas are crisp and browned in spots, 1 to 2 minutes per side (if skillet begins to scorch, reduce heat to medium). Transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and cut each into 4 wedges. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will give your quesadillas the best flavor.
  • Don't overstuff your quesadillas: Too much filling will make them difficult to fold and cook evenly.
  • Cook your quesadillas over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Flip your quesadillas frequently: This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve your quesadillas immediately: They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Goat cheese and veggie quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With a variety of fillings to choose from, there is sure to be a quesadilla that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give goat cheese and veggie quesadillas a try!

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