Cheese and Spinach Quesadilla — FamilyPlate recipe🧀

Cheese and Spinach Quesadilla

Melted cheese and spinach in a crispy tortilla.

🇲🇽 Mexican
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

355kcal
Calories
12g
Protein
36g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 4 medium flour tortillas
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Sour cream and salsa for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Season the spinach with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    Place one flour tortilla in the skillet. Evenly spread half of the spinach mixture on one half of the tortilla.

  5. 5

    Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the spinach, then fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.

  6. 6

    Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden and crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.

  7. 7

    Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.

  8. 8

    Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve with sour cream and salsa if desired.

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