SPINACH AND MOZZARELLA QUESADILLAS

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Does everything have to be authentic? This filling would also make a nice panini or flatbread sandwich.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Spinach

Time 12m

Yield 4 quesadillas, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups red onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
4 cups fresh spinach leaves (preferably baby spinach)
4 burrito-size flour tortillas
4 ounces grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 cup grated)
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, rinsed and cut into thin strips

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skilled over medium heat. Add onions and cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Sprinkle in sugar and cook another 10 minutes until onions are browned; do not burn. Stir in the spinach and remove skillet from heat.
  • Heat another skilled over medium high heat. Add one tortilla to dry skillet and cook 15 seconds. Sprinkle half the tortilla with 1/2 cup cheese, place 1/4 of the spinach filling on top, add 1/4 of the pepper strips. Fold empty half of the tortilla over the filling and press down with the spatula about 10 seconds.
  • Slide quesadilla onto serving plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 22.4, Sodium 1328.3, Carbohydrate 48.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 5.7, Protein 14.1

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