Best 6 Simple Spinach Quesadillas Recipes

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Craving a quick and tasty meal? Look no further than these simple spinach quesadillas! Packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes, these quesadillas are perfect for busy weeknights or a satisfying lunch. They feature a delicious filling of fresh spinach, melty cheese, and aromatic spices, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla.

But that's not all! This article also includes two additional quesadilla recipes to satisfy every palate:

- **Cheesy Bean and Corn Quesadillas:** A vegetarian delight filled with hearty beans, sweet corn, and a gooey cheese blend.

- **Chicken and Black Bean Quesadillas:** A classic combination of tender chicken, black beans, and a zesty salsa, wrapped in a warm tortilla.

With step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and variations for each recipe, this article has everything you need to create a mouthwatering quesadilla feast. So, gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Flour tortillas filled with creamy Cheddar cheese, portabella mushrooms, and spinach. Cut in fours and serve with guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by MSREGALE23

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas cheese side up on baking sheets, and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Place an equal amount of the mixture on the cheese side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over the filling.
  • Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet one at a time, and cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPINACH WHOLE WHEAT QUESADILLAS



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This is a super quick, easy, and light dinner. This also makes a great snack or appetizer. It looks like a lot of spinach at first, but it shrinks down a lot in no time during cooking. Other types of tortillas can be used if whole wheat isn't available. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 green onion, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla onto the skillet. Sprinkle about half the Cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top with the spinach, green onions, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cover with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Place the second tortilla on top.
  • Cook until the bottom tortilla starts to develop a bit of color and starts to crisp, about 3 minutes. To flip and cook the other side, slide the quesadilla off the non-stick pan onto a dinner plate, cover with another dinner plate and flip. The crispy tortilla side should now be on top. Slide the quesadilla back onto the pan and cook until the bottom tortilla starts turning crisp, about 3 minutes more. Slide onto a cutting board, and cut into 8 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 502.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHEESE SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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When I had this at our local Mexican restaraunt, I enjoyed it so much that I recreated it at home and I think this is a good likeness!This is pure comfort food to me! Feel free to experiment with this recipe! makes 2 for a main dish, 8 for appetizers

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spinach

Time 17m

Yield 2-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 flour tortillas (( like whole grain)
1 tablespoon butter
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese (or more to taste) or 1 1/4 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, grated (or more to taste)
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped (about 3/4 cup when cooked)
garlic salt
chili powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet and place a tortilla on it.
  • Add half of the cheese to the tortilla.
  • On top of the cheese, add half of the green onion and spinach.
  • Sprinkle with half the garlic salt and chili powder.
  • Top with another tortilla, turn over and fry in skillet until the cheese melts.
  • Slice into quarters (or 1/8's for appetizers) and serve hot.
  • Repeat with next 2 tortillas.
  • Good served with salsa and sour cream!
  • This would be great served with guacamole on lettuce and refried beans or/and rice.

SPINACH QUESADILLA RECIPE



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These delicious Spinach Quesadillas are to cheer your picky eaters. This gooey, cheesy, and easy to make recipe is Ready in 15 minutes and it can be served as breakfast or a light snack.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 cups baby spinach (rinsed and spin-dried)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Tangy Bang sauce (plus more to serve as a dip on the side)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 flour tortillas (mine are 9-inch in diameter)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or a combination of monterey jack, Oaxa cheese)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Sour cream
1-2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a 10 or 12-inch nonstick skillet with a lid over medium heat.
  • Add the spinach in. Put the lid on and let it cook for 3-4 minutes or until spinach starts to lose most of its volume. Add in the garlic, Tangy Bang sauce and season it with salt and pepper and and give it a stir. Transfer the now-fully cooked spinach onto a plate and set it aside. Clean the skillet with a paper towel and set it aside. No need to wash it.
  • To assemble the tortillas, lay 4 flour tortillas on a flat surface, add ½ cup shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla. Divide the cooked spinach amongst the tortillas mounting it onto the cheese. Fold the other half over the filling.
  • Place the skillet over medium heat. Brush each tortilla with melted butter and transfer 2 of them onto the skillet. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side (or until it turns golden brown). Once cooked, transfer them onto a cutting board to cool off. Repeat the same process with the rest of the quesadillas.
  • Slice them into wedges. If using, garnish with cilantro leaves. Serve with more Tangy Bang sauce and sour cream on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPINACH QUESADILLA



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Make and share this Spinach Quesadilla recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 49flavours

Categories     Spinach

Time 40m

Yield 4 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

20 ounces frozen spinach, thawed or 2 lbs fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1/2 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 cup corn
1/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon fresh coriander, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried)
3/4 teaspoon fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried)
3/4 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried)
3/4 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1/4 tsp dried)
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
4 large flour tortillas
4 cups white cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • If using frozen spinach, thaw it and squeeze by hand to remove as much liquid as possible.
  • Saute onion in oil until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, corn, herbs, and spices. Saute until vegetables are tender. Reduce heat to low and add spinach. Stir just until the spinach is warm. Set aside.
  • Coat a skillet with oil and heat to medium high. Add a tortilla and cover with 1 cup of cheese and 1/4 of the spinach mixture. Fold the tortilla in half when the cheese begins to melt. Turn until both sides are brown. Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.
  • Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1065.4, Fat 63.6, SaturatedFat 32.7, Cholesterol 146.1, Sodium 2458.7, Carbohydrate 77.2, Fiber 10, Sugar 7.8, Protein 49.9

SPINACH PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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This simple five-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations with other veggies you might have at home. It's a smart way to get kids to eat healthier. -Tanna Mancini, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On half of each tortilla, layer 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup spinach and about 2 tablespoons sauce. Fold other half over filling. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose fresh spinach. Fresh spinach will wilt down more easily and have a better flavor than wilted spinach.
  • Use a large skillet. This will help to ensure that the quesadillas cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. Cook the quesadillas in batches if necessary.
  • Use a spatula to flip the quesadillas. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the skillet.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

This spinach quesadilla recipe is a quick and easy way to make a delicious and healthy meal. The quesadillas are filled with fresh spinach, cheese, and your favorite seasonings. They are then cooked in a skillet until they are golden brown and crispy. Serve the quesadillas with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. They are also great for packing in lunches or for taking on picnics.

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