High Protein Spinach Quesadilla
Elevate your lunch or dinner game with this High Protein Spinach Quesadilla, a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Packed with protein-rich ingredients like black beans, shredded mozzarella, and creamy cottage cheese, this recipe combines wholesome whole wheat tortillas and sautéed fresh spinach for a balanced and flavorful meal. Enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, paprika, and garlic powder, this quesadilla delivers bold taste and a satisfying crunch in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for busy schedules or quick post-workout refueling. Slice it into quarters for an easy-to-share appetizer or serve warm as a hearty, standalone dish. Wholesome, filling, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this spinach quesadilla is ideal for anyone seeking a healthier take on comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
- 2 cups Raw spinach
- 1 cup Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup Shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 0.5 cup Cottage cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the raw spinach to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the black beans with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla.
Layer the cooked spinach, seasoned black beans, and cottage cheese over the mozzarella cheese.
Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then cover with the second tortilla.
Heat the skillet again over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadilla carefully in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula.
Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the tortilla is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice into quarters and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1059 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.3 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.5 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2689 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.9 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 64.2 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1097 mg | 84% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1338 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
