Best 19 Spinach Quesadillas Recipes

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Craving a quick and easy meal that combines the flavors of spinach, cheese, and tortillas? Look no further than spinach quesadillas! These tasty treats are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. You can choose from three different types of cheese, two cooking methods, and a variety of dipping sauces to create the perfect quesadilla for your taste buds. Whether you're a vegetarian looking for a hearty and satisfying meal or a meat-lover seeking a new way to enjoy spinach, these quesadillas are sure to hit the spot. So gather your ingredients, heat up your skillet, and get ready to indulge in a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 QUESADILLAS



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My family gave these cheesy quesadillas oohs and aahs. Remove the spinach from the heat as soon as it wilts so it keeps a little bit of crunch. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir first 6 ingredients until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses., Top half of each tortilla with spinach mixture; fold other half over filling. Place on a griddle coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas in half; if desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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Many types of greens would be delicious in these quesadillas. Spinach is the quickest to wilt and the easiest to find.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Two quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach or 1 bunch spinach, stemmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
4 corn tortillas
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach but do not dry. If using bunch spinach, chop coarsely. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir in the spinach. Raise the heat, and stir just until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat. Press down on the spinach with the back of your spoon, and drain off any water in the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in the pan. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip the quesadilla over in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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, BELL PEPPER, REFRIED BEAN AND CHEDDAR QUESADILLAS



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Fill a tortilla with refried beans, spinach and red bell peppers, then make it better with Cheddar.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large shallot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
One 10-ounce package baby spinach leaves, washed but not dried
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Four 10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Cheddar
1 cup refried beans
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sour cream, chopped scallions, guacamole and salsa, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until they brown and soften, about 3 minutes. Add the spinach with whatever water clings to the leaves and season with salt and pepper. Increase the heat to high and stir, incorporating any browned bits from the bottom of the pan; cover and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers and cook until tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup of the Cheddar. Add one-quarter of the spinach mixture, one-quarter of the bell peppers and one-quarter of the beans. Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the fillings. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon of the butter in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook a quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and it is golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining butter and quesadillas.
  • Cut into triangles and serve topped with sour cream, chopped scallions, guacamole and salsa.

SPINACH AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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These Quesadillas can be cut into wedges and served as appetizers or can be used whole as a light lunch served with a salad.

Provided by BeckyF

Categories     Black Beans

Time 35m

Yield 12 Appetizers, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed,seeded and minced
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cooked spinach
1 pinch five-spice powder (available in Asian or other specialty food stores)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
12 8-inch whole wheat flour tortillas
1 egg, well beaten

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heavy nonstick skillet over midium-high heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper, and saute until soft about 3 minutes.
  • Add the mashed beans to the pan and saute, for 1 minute.
  • Fold in the spinach, stirring well to incorporate.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool.
  • Season with the five spice-powder and salt and pepper.
  • Place 6 of the tortillas flat on a work surface and divid the bean mixture among them, spreading the filling on top of each tortilla but leaving a 1/2-inch border around the tortilla edges.
  • Brush the tortilla edges with beaten egg, then place a second tortilla on top, pressing down to seal.
  • Preheat the oven to 200F degrees.
  • Place a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brush tops and bottoms of the tortillas with the remaining oil and cook each one in the hot skillet until light brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Keep the finished quesadillas warm in the preheated oven until all of them are cooked.
  • Remove the quesadillas from the oven.
  • Leave whole or cut into wedges and serve immediately.

CHICKEN MUSHROOM & SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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Very simple and tasty chicken, mushroom, and spinach quesadilla, with melted cheese and spicy ranch sauce. Served with sour cream and salsa for dipping. I serve these as a snack or with salad or soup for lunch or a quick dinner.

Provided by Chef Shantal

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 28m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
8 ounces white button mushrooms, sliced (about 3 cups)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups chicken breasts, boneless skinless, cooked & chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups baby spinach leaves, sliced into strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) or 1 cup Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over a medium heat. Add the onions and mushrooms and cook until the mushroom water is evaporated and they begin to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add chicken, cumin, chili powder and oregano and stir until all spices are incorporated. Add spinach, salt and pepper and cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.
  • Mix ranch dressing with hot sauce.
  • Lay 1 tortilla on a flat work surface, spread 2 tablespoons of hot ranch sauce on each tortilla, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded cheese.
  • Spoon 1/2 chicken and vegetable mixture on top of cheese, then top with an additional 1/4 cup cheese. Top with another flour tortilla.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray over medium heat. Carefully place 1 quesadilla in pan and cook 3 minutes. Using a large spatula, gently flip quesadilla and cook an additional 3 minutes until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Repeat with second quesadilla.
  • Slice each quesadilla into quarters. Serve with sour cream and salsa for dipping.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH, SPINACH AND MOZZARELLA QUESADILLAS



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Roast chunks of butternut squash and tuck them into a gooey quesadilla with sauteed spinach.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

One 2-pound butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch chunks (about 3 cups)
3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large shallot, sliced (about 3/4 cup)
One 10-ounce package baby spinach leaves, washed but not dried
Four 10-inch (burrito-size) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Guacamole, salsa, chopped scallions and sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat it to 425 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment and set aside.
  • Put the squash in a medium bowl and add 3 tablespoons of the oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix until the squash is well coated. Divide and spread the squash out in a single layer between the 2 prepared baking sheets. Roast until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil to a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and cook, stirring, until brown and soft, about 3 minutes. Raise the heat to high and add the spinach with whatever water clings to the leaves and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir while incorporating any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cover the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Lay a tortilla on a work surface and top evenly with 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add 1/4 of the butternut squash and 1/4 of the spinach. Fold tortilla in half to enclose fillings. Repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick or cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Cook the quesadilla, flipping once, until the cheese is melted and the quesadilla is golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board and repeat with the remaining quesadillas.
  • Cut into triangles and serve with guacamole, scallions, salsa and sour cream.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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This is a recipe, I don't know where it came from! I had it in my recipe file. I have never made it, always meant too :) Posted for the Zaar World Tour 2005.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package spinach, chopped
2 cups brie cheese, cubed small
2 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, sliced
2 portabella mushroom caps, sliced
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle 1/4 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 a separate skillet over medium heat. Spray quesadillas with veggie spray 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.

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

CHICKEN, SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS



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spinach and goat cheese-great combo

Provided by Amy Harding

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

tortillas, flour
cooked chicken
1 tsp minced garlic
baby spinach
salt, pepper, cayenne pepper
4 oz goat cheese
monterey jack cheese
cooking spray

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the spinach with the garlic, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper over medium-low heat in a pan until just wilted. Remove from heath and set aside.
  • 2. Heat the grill pan (or regular pan) over medium-high heat. Spray with non-stick cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil. Toast the inside of the tortilla for about 30 seconds.
  • 3. Take the tortilla off the grill pan and assemble as follows. Over half the quessadilla sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of monterey jack cheese, following by a few slices of chicken, then the spinach, then the crumbled goat cheese.
  • 4. Add to the grill pan and cook for about 1 - 2 minutes. Carefully use a spatula to flip the empty half of the tortilla onto the loaded half. At this point I like to let the quesadilla cook for about 30 more seconds, then flip it over. Give it another 1 -2 minutes, then remove from the pan and enjoy!

BEEF, BLUE CHEESE AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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This was a recipe that I received at a recent Weight Watchers meeting. Though it's full of yummy beef, cheese and spinach, according to Weight Watchers, only has 8 points for 1 whole quesadilla. (Serving suggestion by WW was 1/4 of a quesadilla for 2 pts, but I made these, and we each ate 1 whole for dinner.) My husband and I really liked them--they do not have a traditional flavor, but the blue cheese is so yummy. Adjust the heat of the taco sauce and the amount of red pepper flakes to your spiciness liking. We served these with extra taco sauce on the side.

Provided by AndreaVT96

Categories     Cheese

Time 28m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup cooked extra lean ground beef
3 tablespoons taco sauce
4 large burrito-size whole wheat tortillas
4 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Stir together the beef and taco sauce.
  • Lay 2 tortillas flat and divide beef mixture between them.
  • Sprinkle each tortilla with half the cheese, half the spinach and half the red pepper flakes. Top each with a remaining tortilla.
  • Put a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place one quesadilla in skillet and cook until brown spots form on bottom of tortilla, a few minutes each side. Flip and repeat; remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Cut each quesadilla into wedges and serve.

CRISPY MUSHROOM, SPINACH, AND AVOCADO QUESADILLAS



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This recipe gets the award for best recipe of the year so far. I didn't have mushrooms, and they're not my favorite anyway so I added extra spinach. Instead of avocado slices, I made guacamole so I had the flavors of jalapeno and cilantro (plus it spread nicely. I also cut them into 4ths instead of 3rds because it's easier to eat that way. These are hard to stop eating, so if you think this serves 4...think again. Recipe courtesy of Cookie and Kate.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 red onion, chopped
salt
8 -10 ounces mushrooms (creminis, AKA baby bellas, thinly sliced)
6 ounces Baby Spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 small lime, juiced
2 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese or 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, divided
2 avocados, cut into thin slices
4 medium whole wheat tortillas
salsa

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmering.
  • Add chopped red onion and a dash of salt, stirring occasionally, until the onions are turning translucent. Add sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and turning golden, about 6 minutes.
  • Add half the spinach mixture, let it wilt a little, and then add the second.
  • Cook until spinach is wilted and the mixture is dry, 2 to 3 minutes or longer. Season with salt and pepper and a splash of lime juice. Remove from heat.
  • Divide 1 cup shredded cheese between the 4 quesadillas, covering only half of each tortilla with cheese.
  • Divide the spinach and mushroom mixture evenly on top of the cheese on each quesadilla, then top with avocado slices.
  • Top all of that with 1 cup shredded cheese, divided equally between the 4 quesadillas. Press the empty tortilla halve over the toppings.
  • Heat a medium to large skillet on the stove over medium heat.
  • Place one quesadilla into the pan and cook for a few minutes then carefully flip with a spatula.
  • Immediately sprinkle some of the remaining cheese over the hot sides of the quesadilla, and let the cheese sizzle into the quesadilla for a couple minutes.
  • Flip and cook the other side for a couple minutes if necessary, until both sides are a nice, crisp golden brown.
  • Let the quesadillas cool on a cutting board for a few minutes, then slice each quesadilla into three slices using a pizza cutter or a very sharp knife.
  • Serve with salsa.

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

SPINACH AND BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS



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This recipe serves 2, but can be doubled or tripled for a larger meal. Also, different types of tortillas can be used, including flour tortillas. Some people have Quesadilla Makers - an appliance that cooks them on both sides at once and scores them for slicing. This recipe will work equally well in that type of appliance. Adjust...

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 6-inch corn tortillas
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 c minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 c fresh spinach leaves, shredded
1/2 c black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 c grated pepper jack cheese
1/3 c chopped fresh cilantro
salsa for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a small skillet and sautee the onion and garlic over medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted. Set aside.
  • 2. Sprinkle half the cheese on 2 of the tortillas. Top each tortilla with 1/2 the sauteed vegetable mixture. Layer the black beans on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and cilantro. Top with the other 2 tortillas.
  • 3. Wipe out the skillet but leave some of the oil. Heat over medium-high heat. Carefully place a quesadilla in the skillet, and cook until bottom is browning and cheese is beginning to melt. Lift with large spatula, invert onto a small plate to aid in turning over. Place other side down in skillet and continue to cook until other side is browned. Repeat for second quesadilla.
  • 4. To serve, cut into fourths and serve with salsa. May add avocado or sour cream if desired.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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My favorite sister-in-law introduced me to this recipe and we made it for a family gathering. Very quick and tasty with the use of the rotisserie chicken from the store. Apparently original source is June's Real Simple. And it is (real simple, that is). When I made this I had my grill a little too hot so pay attention when it says medium grill. Even the slightly too browned tortillas were forgiven, though, and these were very good!

Provided by MollyJ

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -2 1/2 lbs rotisserie chicken, meat shredded
4 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
4 large flour tortillas
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, spinach and cheese.
  • Dividing evenly, place the mixture on one half of each tortilla. Fold the other half over to cover.
  • Grill the quesadillas until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crisp, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the avocado, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.2, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 19.1, Cholesterol 147.5, Sodium 1277.9, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 3.9, Protein 48.3

CHICKEN, SPINACH & CANNELLINI BEAN QUESADILLAS RECIPE - (4.5/5)



Chicken, Spinach & Cannellini Bean Quesadillas Recipe - (4.5/5) image

Provided by DeliciouslyDished

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 -2 cups seasoned, cooked and diced chicken breast meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 banana pepper, diced
Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (heaping) TBSP all purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 (15.5-ounce) can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
Cooking spray
Flour tortillas
Shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, cheddar or a combination of the two works well here)
Avocados, diced
Fat free sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and banana peppers. Season with the crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Saute until veggies have softened, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir to combine. Cook while stirring for several minutes so that the flour loses its raw taste. Whisk in the chicken broth and stir until bubbly and smooth. Add the baby spinach and continue cooking for another minute or two or until spinach has wilted. Stir in the cooked chicken and cannellini beans and remove from heat. Spray a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Place one tortilla on griddle and spread cheese over tortilla. Spread chicken, bean and spinach mixture over one half of the tortilla. Check underside of tortilla and when browned a bit, flip the half with just cheese over the half with the chicken. Remove from heat and cut into slices. Top with diced avocado and sour cream, if desired. (You will find thing's you do not find here, there) Follow or friend me on Facebook for even more recipe's,etc: https://www.facebook.com/carilynn71 ♥Delish Dish♥ at Facebook Groups https://www.facebook.com/groups/Creates/ ♥Delish Dish♥ at Tumblr http://delishdishs.tumblr.com/

CHICKEN, SPINACH AND CANNELLINI BEAN QUESADILLAS



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We love this recipe! I found it on Pinterest and I have made it a couple times and everyone loves them. Mostly putting it here to have nutritional info.

Provided by Bridget Leigh

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 Quesadillas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2-2 cups seasoned diced cooked chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1 banana pepper, diced
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3/4 cup chicken broth
4 cups fresh Baby Spinach, stems removed, coarsely chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
12 soft taco-size flour tortillas
3 cups cheddar cheese or 3 cups low-fat monterey jack cheese
cooking spray
diced avocado (to garnish)
sour cream (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, red bell pepper and banana peppers. Season with the crushed red pepper flakes and salt and pepper. Saute until veggies have softened, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another minute or two. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and stir to combine. Cook while stirring for several minutes so that the flour loses its raw taste.
  • Whisk in the chicken broth and stir until bubbly and smooth. Add the baby spinach and continue cooking for another minute or two or until spinach has wilted. Stir in the cooked chicken and cannellini beans and remove from heat.
  • Spray a large skillet or griddle with cooking spray. Heat over medium to medium-high heat. Place one tortilla on griddle and spread 1/4 cup cheese over tortilla.
  • Spread chicken, bean and spinach mixture over one half of the tortilla.
  • Check underside of tortilla and when browned a bit, flip the half with just cheese over the half with the chicken.
  • Remove from heat and cut into slices. Top with diced avocado and sour cream, if desired.

SIMPLE SPINACH QUESADILLAS



Simple Spinach Quesadillas image

Necessity is the mother of invention. A vegetarian friend came to a cookout at my house and I wasn't expecting her, so I had to just throw something together. This was the result. They are not fancy, but I make them now when I get sick of my salad mix. You can add shredded cooked chicken, jalapeno or diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, etc...when adding the spinach.

Provided by JenPo

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -4 cups Baby Spinach, salad
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, pre-shredded
4 -6 tortillas
4 tablespoons butter
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup sour cream, to serve
1/4 cup salsa, to serve (I used white corn and black bean salsa)

Steps:

  • Tear spinach so that it does not all come out in one bite.
  • Butter one side of a tortilla, drop in hot pan.
  • Dump torn spinach in along with a handful of cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder.
  • Fold tortilla in half over ingredients, omelet style.
  • They are done when both sides are lightly browned and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream, salsa, whatever else you have on hand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.8, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 106.2, Sodium 1409.1, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 21.6

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, tender spinach: Wilted or yellowing spinach will not taste as good and may have a slimy texture.
  • Wash the spinach thoroughly: Gritty spinach can ruin the texture of your quesadillas.
  • Don't overcook the spinach: Overcooked spinach will be mushy and lose its vibrant color.
  • Use high-quality cheese: Cheap cheese will not melt as well and will not taste as good.
  • Season the quesadillas to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to your liking.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately: They are best when they are hot and crispy.

Conclusion:

Spinach quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to sneak some extra vegetables into your diet. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give spinach quesadillas a try!

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