Spinach and Cheese Quesadillas
Delicious and adaptable quesadillas filled with fresh spinach and melted cheese, perfect for a quick meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 pieces flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella) You can use your preferred cheese.
- 1/2 cup cooked beans (optional) Add for extra protein.
Cooking essentials
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can substitute with any cooking oil or butter.
For serving
- to taste salsa or guacamole These make great dips.
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
- Top with chopped spinach and any beans if using.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the spinach, then fold the tortilla in half.
- Cook for about 2-3 minutes, until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from the skillet and cut into wedges. Serve with salsa or guacamole.
Notes
Can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Use corn tortillas for a gluten-free option. Perfect for using up vegetables and cheese.