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Spinach & Cheese Quesadillas

Delicious and cheesy quesadillas filled with fresh spinach, perfect for a quick meal or snack.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 2 cups fresh spinach washed and chopped
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted.
  2. Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese.
Assemble the Quesadillas
  1. Place a tortilla in the skillet over medium heat. Spread a portion of the spinach and cheese mixture on one half of the tortilla.
  2. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
Serve
  1. Cut quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with salsa or sour cream.

Notes

Feel free to add other ingredients like bell peppers or mushrooms for extra flavor.