Description
Spinach mushroom quesadillas bring Mexican comfort straight to kitchen tables with incredible flavor combinations. Melted cheese, earthy mushrooms, and fresh spinach create a quick, satisfying meal that delights you from first crispy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium temperature, sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until aromatic and translucent.
- Introduce fresh spinach and sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until spinach completely wilts and mushrooms turn golden and tender.
- Season the vegetable mixture with cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper, stirring to distribute spices evenly.
- Lay a tortilla flat on the prepared baking sheet, spreading the spiced vegetable mixture across one half of the surface.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the vegetable layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully fold the tortilla in half, creating a half-moon shape that encases the filling.
- Repeat the process with remaining tortillas, arranging them on the baking sheet without touching.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, baking for 10-12 minutes until edges turn crisp and golden and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven, let cool for 2 minutes, then slice into triangular wedges and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Prep ingredients in advance to streamline cooking process and reduce stress during meal preparation.
- Use fresh, high-quality spinach and mushrooms for maximum flavor and nutritional benefits.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or goat cheese for unique taste profiles.
- Adjust spice levels by increasing or decreasing chili powder and cumin to suit personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg