SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE QUESADILLAS

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Many types of greens would be delicious in these quesadillas. Spinach is the quickest to wilt and the easiest to find.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, main course

Time 10m

Yield Two quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 6-ounce bag baby spinach or 1 bunch spinach, stemmed
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 to 2 garlic cloves to taste, minced
Salt
freshly ground pepper
4 corn tortillas
2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled 1/2 cup

Steps:

  • Wash the spinach but do not dry. If using bunch spinach, chop coarsely. Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy frying pan. Add the garlic. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds, then stir in the spinach. Raise the heat, and stir just until the spinach wilts. Remove from the heat. Press down on the spinach with the back of your spoon, and drain off any water in the pan. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • In a microwave: Place a corn tortilla on a plate. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese, and top with another tortilla. Press down gently, then microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the microwave, cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • In a pan: Place a corn tortilla in the pan. Top with half the spinach, and spread in an even layer. Sprinkle on half the cheese. Turn the heat to medium-high, and heat until the cheese begins to melt. Place another tortilla on top of the cheese, and press down lightly. Flip the quesadilla over in the pan, and heat for about 30 seconds or until the cheese has melted. Flip back over, and remove to a plate. Cut into quarters or sixths, and serve. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 263, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Spandan and Palak Show
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I've made these quesadillas several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to change up your usual quesadilla routine.


Umar Ali
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These quesadillas are a great meal for a busy weeknight. They're quick and easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family.


Ftita Ftita
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I love that these quesadillas can be made ahead of time. I made them in the morning and then reheated them for dinner. They were just as good as when they were first made.


Laura Jones
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These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. I added some leftover grilled chicken to mine and they were delicious.


Benjamin Kalmet
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I'm always looking for new and easy recipes. These quesadillas fit the bill. They were quick and easy to make, and they were delicious.


Hayden Bahe
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I made these quesadillas for a picnic and they were perfect. They were easy to transport and they held up well.


Nafi'u Kd
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These quesadillas are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved them.


Lea Szalay
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I'm not a big fan of spinach, but I really enjoyed these quesadillas. The goat cheese and spices really balanced out the flavor of the spinach.


sandeep suvarna
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I made these quesadillas for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.


Sheko Dance TV
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I love the combination of spinach and goat cheese. These quesadillas are a great way to use up leftover spinach.


Elizabeth Houser
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These quesadillas were so easy to make and they were a hit with my family. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Amy O'Reilly
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt to the filling.


Bekalu Assefa
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These quesadillas were amazing! The spinach and goat cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the tortillas were perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.