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Kids' Easy Cheesy Pesto Quesadillas

with Peas and Apple Slices

4.5(37)Review Summary

Recipe Development TeamUpdated on January 23, 2026

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Calories

:

660 kcal

Protein

:

22.6g protein

Total

:

25 minutes

Difficulty

:

Easy

Allergens:

Milk
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Ingredients

serving amount

80 grams

Mature Cheddar Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

32 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

50 grams

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

6 unit(s)

Plain Taco Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten)

2 unit(s)

Apple

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2761 kJ

Energy (kcal)660 kcal

Fat30.9 g

of which saturates15.9 g

Carbohydrate71.1 g

of which sugars16.8 g

Dietary Fibre7.9 g

Protein22.6 g

Salt2.2 g

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

•Grater

•Medium Bowl

•Baking Tray

•Chopping Board

•Knife

Instructions

1

a) Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

b) Grate the Cheddar cheese.

c) In a medium bowl, mix together the peas, pesto and cream cheese until combined.

2

a) Lay the tortillas onto a lightly oiled baking tray and spoon the creamy pesto mixture onto one half of each one. Top with the grated cheese.

b) Fold the other side over to make a semi-circle. Press down to keep together.

c) Rub a little oil over the top of each one, then bake on the top shelf of your oven until golden, 8-12 mins.

3

a) Meanwhile, quarter, core, and slice the apple (no need to peel).

b) Slice the cheesy pesto quesadillas in half and share between 2 serving plates.

c) Serve with your apple slices on the side.

Enjoy!

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Feb 2026

Flavour: Some kids loved these quesadillas, while others found them lacking in flavour.
Ease of prep: The recipe was straightforward to prepare, with baking time between 8-12 minutes.
Suggestions: Consider a version without peas or with hidden vegetables blended into the pesto for fussy eaters.
Portions: The recipe provided ample servings for three young children.

AI-generated from customer reviews

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