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Cheesy Spinach Fiesta Quesadillas

These Cheesy Spinach Fiesta Quesadillas are quick to prepare and loaded with vibrant baby spinach, spicy pepper jack cheese, and a kick of salsa. They make a delectable and healthy meal, perfect for sharing!
3
25 min
TOTAL TIME
493
CALORIES
$2.27
PER SERVING
Cheesy Spinach Fiesta Quesadillas
Directions
START WITH
10 min
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Add 2 tablespoons of water to a large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add baby spinach and sprinkle with kosher salt, then cover.
3
Cook for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted.
4
Drain spinach in a colander, rinse with cold water, and squeeze out excess water. Set aside.
5
Rinse and dry the same skillet.
6
Spray the skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
7
Place one tortilla in the hot skillet and evenly spread a thin layer of grated pepper jack cheese over the surface.
8
Separate cooked spinach leaves and spread them over the cheese.
9
When cheese is mostly melted, scoop up about a tablespoon of drained spicy salsa, and drop it onto half of the open tortilla.
OPTIONAL CHICKEN FILLING
10
If desired, add cooked chicken to half of the tortilla.
FINISH WITH
11
Carefully fold the side of the tortilla that does not have salsa on it over the top, creating a half-circle shape.
12
Cook about one minute longer before carefully removing quesadilla to a plate.
13
Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas.
Health Info
Macros
33g
CARBS
24g
FAT
34g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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