Spinach and Mozzarella Quesadillas
Elevate your lunch or dinner game with these irresistible Spinach and Mozzarella Quesadillas—quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights! Featuring a golden, buttery tortilla packed with a melty layer of mozzarella cheese and tender, garlicky spinach, this recipe combines fresh ingredients with simple steps for a crowd-pleasing meal in under 30 minutes. A sauté of olive oil and minced garlic brings out the robust flavor of wilted spinach, while the cheese melts to creamy perfection for every bite. Ideal for vegetarians and easy to customize with your favorite dips like sour cream, salsa, or guacamole, this cheesy quesadilla recipe is a savory delight that will have everyone asking for seconds. Whether you're serving them as a snack, appetizer, or light entree, these spinach quesadillas will quickly become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Flour tortillas
- 4 cups Fresh spinach
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Butter
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until wilted.
Season the spinach with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lay two flour tortillas on a clean cutting board or flat surface.
Spread 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over each tortilla, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the edges.
Distribute the cooked spinach evenly over the cheese layers.
Place the remaining two tortillas on top to form two quesadillas.
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
Carefully transfer one quesadilla to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Flip the quesadilla using a large spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
Repeat the cooking process with the second quesadilla, adding more butter if needed.
Slice each quesadilla into quarters with a sharp knife or pizza cutter and serve immediately. Optionally, serve with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 109.0 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.1 g | 256% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 242 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 3787 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.6 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.2 g | ||
| Protein | 63.5 g | 127% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1971 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% | |
*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.
