Best 11 Simple Spinach Quesadillas Recipes

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Spinach quesadillas are a quick and easy meal that can be made with just a few simple ingredients. They're perfect for a weeknight dinner or a quick lunch. The combination of spinach, cheese, and tortillas makes these quesadillas a delicious and satisfying dish. With just a few simple steps, you can have a delicious and healthy meal on the table in no time.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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My family gave these cheesy quesadillas oohs and aahs. Remove the spinach from the heat as soon as it wilts so it keeps a little bit of crunch. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir first 6 ingredients until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses., Top half of each tortilla with spinach mixture; fold other half over filling. Place on a griddle coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas in half; if desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH & MUSHROOM QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach & Mushroom Quesadilla Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, fresh spinach, salt, pepper, eggs, large flour tortillas, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salsa

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic
3 cups fresh spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 eggs
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
fresh parsley
salsa

Steps:

  • Let the oil heat up in the skillet and add the garlic followed by the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have softened and caramelized a bit.
  • Add the spinach and cook until spinach has wilted.
  • Crack in the eggs and scramble with the veggies. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet and add a layer of both cheeses on half of the tortilla.
  • Add the scramble, top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat, flipping half way.
  • Serve with salsa and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE QUESADILLAS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach And Artichoke Quesadillas Recipe by Tasty image

Your favorite savory dip meets your favorite cheesy Mexican dish in this quick and easy mashup. Whether you're craving a hearty snack or putting together a last-minute appetizer, these spinach and artichoke quesadillas come together in under 30 minutes for a delicious dish anytime.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups cream cheese, softened
½ cup sour cream
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 packages frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 cans artichoke heart, drained and chopped
4 large flour tortillas

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup (100 G) mozzarella, the Parmesan, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Fold in the spinach and artichoke hearts.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the pan. Sprinkle ¼ cup (25 G) of mozzarella over half of the tortilla. Top with ¼ of the spinach artichoke dip, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with another ¼ cup of the mozzarella. Fold the empty side of the tortilla over the side with the cheese. Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Remove the quesadilla from the pan and slice into 4 wedges. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1077 calories, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fat 80 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SPINACH WHOLE WHEAT QUESADILLAS



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This is a super quick, easy, and light dinner. This also makes a great snack or appetizer. It looks like a lot of spinach at first, but it shrinks down a lot in no time during cooking. Other types of tortillas can be used if whole wheat isn't available. Serve with salsa and sour cream.

Provided by Tracy X

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (10 inch) whole wheat tortillas
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
⅔ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 green onion, chopped
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Place 1 tortilla onto the skillet. Sprinkle about half the Cheddar cheese evenly over the tortilla. Top with the spinach, green onions, garlic powder, and chili powder. Cover with the remaining Cheddar cheese. Place the second tortilla on top.
  • Cook until the bottom tortilla starts to develop a bit of color and starts to crisp, about 3 minutes. To flip and cook the other side, slide the quesadilla off the non-stick pan onto a dinner plate, cover with another dinner plate and flip. The crispy tortilla side should now be on top. Slide the quesadilla back onto the pan and cook until the bottom tortilla starts turning crisp, about 3 minutes more. Slide onto a cutting board, and cut into 8 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 502.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Flour tortillas filled with creamy Cheddar cheese, portabella mushrooms, and spinach. Cut in fours and serve with guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by MSREGALE23

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas cheese side up on baking sheets, and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Place an equal amount of the mixture on the cheese side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over the filling.
  • Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet one at a time, and cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CHEESE SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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When I had this at our local Mexican restaraunt, I enjoyed it so much that I recreated it at home and I think this is a good likeness!This is pure comfort food to me! Feel free to experiment with this recipe! makes 2 for a main dish, 8 for appetizers

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spinach

Time 17m

Yield 2-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 flour tortillas (( like whole grain)
1 tablespoon butter
2 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups monterey jack cheese (or more to taste) or 1 1/4 cups monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend, grated (or more to taste)
1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped (about 3/4 cup when cooked)
garlic salt
chili powder

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet and place a tortilla on it.
  • Add half of the cheese to the tortilla.
  • On top of the cheese, add half of the green onion and spinach.
  • Sprinkle with half the garlic salt and chili powder.
  • Top with another tortilla, turn over and fry in skillet until the cheese melts.
  • Slice into quarters (or 1/8's for appetizers) and serve hot.
  • Repeat with next 2 tortillas.
  • Good served with salsa and sour cream!
  • This would be great served with guacamole on lettuce and refried beans or/and rice.

SPINACH-AND-MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Try these vegetarian quesadillas on your next meatless Monday. Serve them with your favorite salsa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces (2 1/4 cups) button or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 ounces (about 8 cups) prewashed spinach, shredded
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
8 ounces (2 cups) pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they're tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add spinach in two batches, letting the first batch wilt slightly before adding the next; cook until spinach is completely wilted and mixture is dry, 2 to 3 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush one side of tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil. Place 4 tortillas, oiled sides down, on two baking sheets. Layer each tortilla with cheese, spinach mixture, and more cheese, dividing evenly. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas, oiled sides up, and lightly press to seal.
  • Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning them once, about 10 minutes. To serve, cut quesadillas into quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g

SPINACH QUESADILLA RECIPE



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These delicious Spinach Quesadillas are to cheer your picky eaters. This gooey, cheesy, and easy to make recipe is Ready in 15 minutes and it can be served as breakfast or a light snack.

Provided by Aysegul Sanford

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 cups baby spinach (rinsed and spin-dried)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon Tangy Bang sauce (plus more to serve as a dip on the side)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 flour tortillas (mine are 9-inch in diameter)
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese (or a combination of monterey jack, Oaxa cheese)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Sour cream
1-2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 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 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 Facts : Calories 386 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SIMPLE SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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Necessity is the mother of invention. A vegetarian friend came to a cookout at my house and I wasn't expecting her, so I had to just throw something together. This was the result. They are not fancy, but I make them now when I get sick of my salad mix. You can add shredded cooked chicken, jalapeno or diced bell peppers, diced tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, etc...when adding the spinach.

Provided by JenPo

Categories     Spinach

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 -4 cups Baby Spinach, salad
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, pre-shredded
4 -6 tortillas
4 tablespoons butter
2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 cup sour cream, to serve
1/4 cup salsa, to serve (I used white corn and black bean salsa)

Steps:

  • Tear spinach so that it does not all come out in one bite.
  • Butter one side of a tortilla, drop in hot pan.
  • Dump torn spinach in along with a handful of cheese. Sprinkle with chili powder.
  • Fold tortilla in half over ingredients, omelet style.
  • They are done when both sides are lightly browned and the cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream, salsa, whatever else you have on hand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610.8, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 106.2, Sodium 1409.1, Carbohydrate 42.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 5.1, Protein 21.6

SPINACH PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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This simple five-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations with other veggies you might have at home. It's a smart way to get kids to eat healthier. -Tanna Mancini, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On half of each tortilla, layer 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup spinach and about 2 tablespoons sauce. Fold other half over filling. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY-EDGED QUESADILLA



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This straightforward quesadilla has an unexpected twist: a border of salty, crispy cheese surrounding the tortilla. Achieving it couldn't be easier; just press down on the folded tortilla as it heats up in the pan so the cheese spills out and turns golden. A nonstick pan is key here, otherwise the melted cheese will glue itself onto the cooking surface. Medium heat is just the right temperature for a quesadilla: It's hot enough to crisp up the cheese but low enough to prevent the cheese from burning.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, finger foods, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 1 quesadilla

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 teaspoons oil (such as olive, grapeseed or sunflower oil)
1 (8-inch) flour tortilla
2/3 cup shredded cheese (such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack or Mexican cheese blend)

Steps:

  • Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, then add the oil. Let oil heat up for 20 seconds, swirling the pan around so the oil coats the bottom.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle the cheese evenly over the top. Once the cheese begins to melt, 30 seconds to 1 minute, use a spatula to fold the tortilla in half. Using the spatula, press down firmly on the top of the tortilla until some of the cheese runs out into the pan. Let the quesadilla cook until the cheese that's leaked out solidifies and turns brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Flip the quesadilla over and let cook on the other side for another 1 to 2 minutes, until the cheese is crisp and golden. Slide quesadilla onto a plate and serve immediately.

Tips:

  • For the tortillas, use whole wheat or corn tortillas for a healthier option.
  • Choose fresh, tender spinach for the best flavor and texture.
  • Add a variety of fillings to your quesadillas, such as cooked chicken, black beans, or corn.
  • Use a nonstick skillet or griddle to cook the quesadillas to prevent them from sticking.
  • Cook the quesadillas over medium heat to ensure that they are cooked through without burning.
  • Serve the quesadillas immediately with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Spinach quesadillas are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are packed with nutrients and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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