Whole30 Spinach Quesadilla
Savor the delicious simplicity of this Whole30 Spinach Quesadilla, a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Made with grain-free tortillas, fresh sautéed spinach, and a creamy, dairy-free cashew cheese sauce, this recipe is entirely Whole30-compliant, paleo-friendly, and packed with plant-based goodness. The cashew cheese—infused with nutritional yeast, garlic, and lemon juice—offers a savory and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the earthy spinach. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this quesadilla is ideal for a wholesome lunch or light dinner. Serve it warm, sliced into quarters, and enjoy a guilt-free, satisfying meal that’s as good for you as it is tasty! Perfect for those following Whole30 or looking for dairy-free and gluten-free meal options.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Grain-free tortillas (Whole30-compliant)
- 2 cups Fresh spinach
- 1 cup Cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the cashew cheese sauce. Drain the soaked cashews and add them to a blender or food processor along with almond milk, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of avocado oil.
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted. Remove the spinach from the pan and set aside.
Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel, if necessary, and reduce the heat to low-medium.
Place one grain-free tortilla in the skillet. Spread a layer of the cashew cheese sauce evenly over the tortilla.
Add the sautéed spinach on top of the cashew cheese sauce, distributing it evenly.
Spread another thin layer of cashew cheese sauce on a second tortilla and place it on top of the spinach, cashew cheese side down.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula to help the quesadilla hold together. Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until both sides are lightly browned and warmed through.
Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into quarters.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30 Spinach Quesadilla!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.7 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2952 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.5 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 592 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 1661 mg | 35% | |
*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.
