Broccoli Cheddar and White Bean Quesadillas

These Broccoli Cheddar and White Bean Quesadillas are easy to make and packed with protein. You need just a few ingredients to enjoy these quesadillas for lunch, dinner, or even breakfast. The broccoli is cooked with onion and garlic to make it extra flavorful and then added to the quesadillas with white beans and cheddar cheese.

Quesadillas are one of those comfort foods that we often make around here. Cheese quesadillas are probably the most common, but sometimes, I like to switch things up and add a few other ingredients to the mix. These Broccoli Cheddar and White Bean Quesadillas are protein-packed and great for lunch or dinner.

Broccoli with cheddar is a popular flavor combination, and they happen to go well with white beans! These quesadillas can be enjoyed solo or with a side of chips and salsa, a salad, or rice and beans.

Broccoli Cheddar and White Bean Quesadilla Recipe Ingredients

• Broccoli – I like to use fresh broccoli for this recipe, but frozen and thawed broccoli also work  If using fresh, you can use both the floret and the stalk. I find it’s best to chop the broccoli into small pieces so that it fits into the quesadilla better, and is easier to eat.
• Onion – I sautéed some white onion for some extra flavor before adding the broccoli. Onion powder can be added instead of fresh onion.
• Garlic – Garlic and broccoli go well together, so I added a few cloves of garlic. You can use garlic powder in place of fresh garlic if you like.
• White Beans – For this recipe, you can use either great northern beans or cannelloni beans. Chickpeas also work, but I wanted to change it up a bit since I use so many chickpeas in my recipes.
• Cheese – I like to use sharp cheddar cheese because it has the most flavor, but any cheese will work.
• Tortillas – I used medium-sized flour tortillas, but you can make these quesadillas any size you like. Corn tortillas can be substituted.
• Butter or Olive Oil – I cooked the broccoli in olive oil and then used butter to cook the quesadillas. You can use whatever kind of oil or butter you like.

How To Make These Easy Broccoli Cheddar Quesadillas with White Beans

1. Wash your broccoli and then chop it into small pieces.  You can use both the florets and the stalks for this recipe. I like to chop my broccoli pretty small, so it isn’t too much bigger than the white beans.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a couple of teaspoons of olive oil and the diced onion. Cook the onion for 1-2 minutes, and add the broccoli, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together and let the broccoli cook until softened and starting to brown, 7-10 minutes. Add the white beans and cook for another minute. Season with extra salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes, if needed.
3. Lay your tortilla flat. Add about 1/4 cup grated cheese to half of the tortilla, and top with a couple of spoonfuls of the broccoli and white bean mixture. I like to add another small sprinkle of cheese to the top to seal the quesadilla.
4. Heat a large pan over medium heat and coat the bottom with olive oil or butter. Place your quesadillas into the pan and cook for 2-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.

Quesadilla Recipe Frequently Asked Questions

• Can these quesadillas be made gluten-free? Yes, just use gluten-free tortillas or naturally gluten-free corn tortillas.
• Can vegan cheese be used for this recipe? Yes, you can use any kind of vegan cheese you like. Some vegan cheeses are better at melting than others but use your favorite kind.
• Can these broccoli cheddar quesadillas be frozen? Yes, they are a great meal to freeze for later. You can freeze them either before or after cooking. Freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months. Reheat them on the stovetop or in the oven.
• How long will leftovers last in the refrigerator? If stored in an airtight container, they should last about four days. Reheat in the microwave, on the stovetop, or in the oven.

Have a question I didn’t answer? Ask me in the comment section below, and I will get back to you ASAP.

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Broccoli Cheddar and White Bean Quesadillas

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• Author: She Likes Food
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 4-6 1x
• Diet: Vegetarian

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These Broccoli Cheddar and White Bean Quesadillas are easy to make and packed with protein! You only need a few ingredients and these quesadillas can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner or even breakfast. The broccoli is cooked with some onion and garlic to make it extra flavorful, before it’s added into the quesadillas with white beans and cheddar cheese.

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• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup diced white onion
• 3 cups chopped broccoli, I like to chop mine pretty small
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed (canneloni or great northern)
• 4–6 medium sized tortillas
• 1 (8oz) block extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salt, pepper or crushed red pepper, to taste
• Butter or oil for cooking quesadilla in

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Instructions

1. Wash your broccoli and then chop it into small pieces.  You can use both the florets and the stalks for this recipe.  I like to chop my broccoli pretty small, so that it isn’t too much bigger than the white beans.
2. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a couple teaspoons of olive oil and the diced onion.  Cook onion for 1-2 minutes and then add in the broccoli, salt and pepper.  Mix everything together and let broccoli cook until softened and starting to brown, 7-10 minutes.
3. Add in the white beans and cook for another minute.  Season with extra salt, pepper or red pepper flakes, if needed.
4. Lay your tortilla flat and add about 1/4 cup grated cheese to half of the tortilla and top with a couple spoonfuls of the broccoli and white bean mixture.  I like to add another small sprinkle of cheese to the top, just to help seal the quesadilla together better.
5. Heat a large pan over medium heat and coat the bottom with a little olive oil or butter.  Place your quesadillas into the pan and let cook for 2-4 minutes each side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins
• Category: Lunch, Vegetarian
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American