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Spinach Quesadilla Recipe

These tasty Spinach Quesadillas are sure to please even the pickiest eaters. This gooey, cheesy recipe is simple to make and ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for breakfast or a light snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Spinach Mixture:

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 5 cups baby spinach, rinsed and spin-dried
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Tangy Bang sauce, (optional) plus more to serve as a dip on the side
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For The Spinach Tortillas

  • 4 flour tortillas, mine are 9-inch in diameter – use gluten-free tortillas if preferred
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, or a combination of monterey jack, Oaxa cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Optional:

  • Sour cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

  • 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 (if using) 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

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 28gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 495mgIron: 2mg
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