Description
These cheesy spinach quesadillas are a quick, easy, and delicious meal made with spinach, cheese, and green onion, all toasted in a golden, crispy tortilla. Perfect as a light lunch or dinner, they’re vegetarian-friendly and customizable.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2.5 cups baby spinach (lightly packed)
- 1 green onion, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
- 4 small flour tortillas (about 7 inches each)
- 1.5 cups shredded marble cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- Cooking spray or a little oil for greasing pan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and green onion. Cook, stirring often, for 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Wipe out the pan if necessary and lightly grease it with cooking spray or oil. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Place a tortilla in the pan. On one half of the tortilla, evenly sprinkle about 3 tablespoons of cheese, followed by a quarter of the spinach mixture, then another 3 tablespoons of cheese. Fold the tortilla over to form a half-moon shape.
- Cook quesadilla for about 2 to 3 minutes on one side until golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2 to 3 minutes or until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from pan, allow to cool slightly, then cut in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve warm with your favorite dips like salsa, sour cream, or guacamole.
Notes
- You can use fresh or frozen spinach (just ensure it’s well drained if using frozen).
- Adjust cheese amount to your preference for extra gooeyness or lighter feel.
- Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Customize with other veggies or protein like mushrooms or cooked chicken if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
