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Spinach Quesadilla

Spinach Quesadilla

Delicious Spinach Quesadillas are perfect for picky eaters. This gooey, cheesy recipe is quick and can be served as breakfast or a light snack.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 quesadillas
Calories 386 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

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
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

For The Spinach Tortillas

  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or a combination of monterey jack, Oaxaca cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Optional

  • Sour cream
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions
 

Cooking 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 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.

Notes

This recipe makes four spinach quesadillas ideal for 4 servings. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 17gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 830mgPotassium: 309mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4221IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 495mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheese, easy recipe, quesadilla, spinach, Spinach Quesadilla
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