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Cheesy Spinach Quesadillas

Cheesy Spinach Quesadillas

Delicious Cheesy Spinach Quesadillas with a crispy exterior and savory cheesy filling, perfect for any night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • 12-inch sauté pan
  • fine mesh strainer
  • large non-stick frying pan
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Filling

  • 8 ounces baby spinach
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese divided (about 1 cup)
  • 4 flour tortillas 7 to 8 inches in diameter
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese about 4 to 5 tablespoons
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil to grease pan (about 1 tablespoon per batch)
  • Plain Greek yogurt for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Add spinach, salt, black pepper and nutmeg to a 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Cover and cook until spinach has wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Allow the spinach to cool for a few minutes.
  • Once the spinach is cool enough to handle, place it in a fine mesh strainer (or clean tea towel) to remove all that excess moisture so you don't make your quesadillas soggy.
  • Chop the spinach.
  • To assemble quesadillas, distribute half of the mozzarella cheese over one half of each tortilla.
  • Next, distribute spinach over top of the mozzarella cheese. Then, sprinkle over crushed red pepper flakes and oregano.
  • Top the spinach with the remaining mozzarella cheese, feta and garlic powder. Fold over each tortilla so it's a half-moon shape.
  • To cook quesadillas, heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Gently swirl the oil around in the pan.
  • Place two quesadillas in the pan. Cook quesadillas for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side.
  • Carefully flip quesadillas to the other side and continue to cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until they're golden brown and crispy on the outside and the mozzarella cheese has melted inside.
  • Repeat process to cook remaining quesadillas.
  • Once done, cut each quesadilla in half so you have 8 pieces. Great served with plain Greek yogurt. Enjoy!

Notes

Don't skip removing the excess moisture from your spinach after cooking. Prefer medium-low heat when cooking to melt cheese without burning the outside.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cheesy Spinach Quesadillas, easy quesadilla, healthy quesadilla, spinach recipe, vegetable quesadilla recipe
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