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.

Submitted by Tracy X
Published on October 4, 2008
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
1 quesadilla
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

265 Calories
13g Fat
30g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 41%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 503mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g 30%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 337mg 26%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 436mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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