Description
Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas offer a delightful twist on the traditional quesadilla, merging the earthy flavors of sautéed spinach and mushrooms with gooey melted cheese. This recipe is not only quick to prepare—taking just about 25 minutes—but also packed with nutrients, making it an ideal choice for a healthy lunch, dinner, or snack. With customizable options to suit your taste and dietary needs, these quesadillas are sure to please everyone in the family. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces or alongside a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal that’s both satisfying and delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend recommended)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add spinach and mushrooms; cook until spinach wilts and mushrooms soften.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- On a baking sheet, place one tortilla flat; spoon filling on half, sprinkle cheese, fold over.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas; bake for 10-12 minutes until crispy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg