Description
Indulge in these delicious mozzarella spinach quesadillas, where gooey fresh mozzarella meets vibrant sautéed spinach, all wrapped in a crispy tortilla. Perfect for any meal, these quesadillas are quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. Serve them as a hearty lunch, a cozy dinner, or an appetizer at gatherings. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch paired with melted cheese and nutritious greens—a delightful treat that brings joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, torn into chunks
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Spinach: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted (2-3 minutes), seasoning with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Quesadilla: Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Distribute half of the sautéed spinach on one half of the tortilla. Top with mozzarella chunks and fold the tortilla.
- Cook Quesadilla: In the same skillet, add a bit more olive oil and cook the folded quesadilla for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice & Serve: Remove from skillet, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges. Serve warm with salsa or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg