Description
These Spinach and Feta Quesadillas are a quick, healthy, and delicious meal option, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. They combine fresh spinach, creamy feta, and melty cheese in a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion (optional)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp olive oil
- 4 medium whole wheat tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or additional olive oil for pan
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion (if using), sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked spinach mixture, feta cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Place a tortilla on a flat surface and spread half of the filling on one side. Fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Heat a non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or a little olive oil.
- Cook the quesadillas for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from pan, let cool slightly, then cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- Use frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh is not available.
- Add cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Great served with salsa or Greek yogurt on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg