Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla
Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional Serving Suggestions
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has wilted completely, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the spinach from the skillet and set aside on a plate, pressing out any excess liquid.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Place one flour tortilla into the same skillet. Allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Arrange about 1/4 of the wilted spinach over one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the shredded cheese evenly over the spinach.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape quesadilla. Gently press down with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Cook the quesadilla for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, spinach, and cheese.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, slice into wedges if desired, and serve immediately. Optionally, pair with sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, and fresh strawberries.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spinach & Cheese Quesadilla
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 flour tortillas, 6-inch
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Optional Serving Suggestions
- 1 avocado, sliced or mashed
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add the fresh spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until it has wilted completely, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the spinach from the skillet and set aside on a plate, pressing out any excess liquid.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Place one flour tortilla into the same skillet. Allow it to warm for about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Arrange about 1/4 of the wilted spinach over one half of the tortilla. Sprinkle about 1/4 of the shredded cheese evenly over the spinach.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape quesadilla. Gently press down with a spatula.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Cook the quesadilla for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, spinach, and cheese.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet, slice into wedges if desired, and serve immediately. Optionally, pair with sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, and fresh strawberries.
⏱️ 1 min