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Mashed Potato Quesadilla with Veggies – Samosadilla For Kids

Cheese pull shown as a hand grabs a slice of the veggie quesadilla for kids (samosadilla) in the picture.

Why, you may (understandably) ask, would one need a recipe for a bunch of melted cheese between two tortillas that already works just fine for your toddler? Because this quesadilla with veggies is delicious, we reply. Because it has vegetables–and is still delicious. 

Did we mention it’s really delicious?

Others on the interwebs are calling them ‘samosadillas’; your kid probably has no idea what that means, and probably doesn’t care that it involves taking the filling of the Indian deep fried snack and shoving it between some flour tortillas. What matters here is this: it’s a crispier, creamier, more flavorful rendition than what he/she may be used to, or you for that matter. We’ve moderated the spice, of course–it’s there, but it’s more a pleasant bass note than a loud guitar solo. And, again, it has vegetables in it–multiple, in fact! You already know the format works; now we make it better.

You can make it your own, too, because it flexes well–it’s a quesadilla with veggies, after all. You can go hard on the spices, or you can ease up or substitute with seasonings more palatable to your child; you cam get creative with what you put inside–broccoli? Corn? Minced chicken or lamb?--or you hide it amidst a lot of cheese. Whatever you make of it, whatever you call it, your child will likely want a word, too: good.

Check out our breakfast quesadilla or our other great toddler vegetable recipes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Rest Time 2 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Ratings 5 from 1 votes
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Description

A cheesy, kid-friendly twist on a classic, this quesadilla with veggies is filled with mashed potatoes and peas for a comforting, nutritious meal toddlers and kids will love.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 sweet Onion ((optional but really makes the dish sing))
  • 1 large Potato (or two smaller ones)
  • 1/2 cup Peas (unless frozen, you do not need to warm these up; do drain, though if using canned peas)
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala (feel free to sub in a spice mix more familiar and/or palatable to a small child, such as zaatar, sazon, or dukkah)
  • Cilantro
  • 1 Avocado
  • Lime
  • Shredded Cheese
  • 4 Flour Tortillas
Instructions
    Prep
  1. 1
    If using, cut the onion into small strips, then drop a pat of butter or a big splash of oil in a small pan and cook at Medium Low until soft and caramelized, roughly 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the onions and set aside.
  2. 2
    With a fork, punch all over the potato(es) to vent; microwave on High until soft at center, roughly 7 minutes for a large potato or 5:30 to 6 minutes for a smaller one. Allow to cool.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, add the onions, potatoes, peas, and seasoning; if your seasoning does not already have salt in it, add a pinch as well. With a spoon or your hands, blend the ingredients until all are packed into the potatoes. Cut cilantro into small pieces and sprinkle over potato mixture.
  4. 4
    Peel avocado and cut out fruit. Squeeze lime over the top of the avocado and then press down on it with a fork so that it is flattened and softened but still intact. Spread avocado onto two tortillas, flattening avocado pieces as needed.
  5. 5
    Layer the potato-pea mixture on top of the tortillas with avocado, using a fork to flatten and spread out the potato mash so that it covers the tortilla. Squeeze a bit of lime over the top.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle as much shredded cheese as you and/or your child would like over the top of the tortillas; top with remaining tortillas
    7. Cook
  7. 7
    Heat a large pan to Medium, coating the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of oil.
  8. 8
    Once the pan feels hot, add your quesadilla(s) and cook until the bottom is golden brown and crispy, roughly 3 minutes; flip and cook until the other side crisps up, roughly 90-120 seconds. Remove from heat and rest for two minutes before slicing.
    9. Serve
  9. 9

    Slice into small triangles and serve with a small scoop each of yogurt and ketchup.

    10. Adapt
  10. 10

    Other than the potatoes, feel free to sub in–and out–whatever you please: corn niblets for peas, another vegetable for onion slices, more cheese instead of…well everything else.

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Read it online: https://newdadskitchen.com/recipe/quesadilla-with-veggies-samosadilla-kids/
The recipe author and his then-infant son
Brad

Brad (the Dad) is the founder and Chief Recipe Officer of New Dad's Kitchen. His own cooking/feeding journey started humbly during his son's infancy, preparing and managing his son's bottle intake in order to support his wife; it has since blossomed into a full-on passion to feed his child and family delicious and healthy meals that can satisfy both a toddler and his very tired parents.