SPINACH, AVOCADO & CHEESE QUESADILLAS

Spinach, Avocado & Cheese Quesadillas image

Provided by Dancer

Categories Cheese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach
1/2 avocado
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 flour tortillas (burrito-size)
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers, coarselychopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese or 1 cup monterey jack cheese

Steps:

Thaw spinach in a microwave or place it in a fine mesh strainer and run hot water over it. Squeeze dry.
Combine avocado, lime juice and salt in a bowl and mash together with the back of a fork.
Working with 1 tortilla at a time, spread a thin layer of avocado over half.
Top spread with 1/4 each of jalapeño, spinach, cheese and cilantro.
Fold other half of tortilla over filling.
Repeat until all ingredients are used.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add a quesadilla and cook about 3 minutes on each side, or until it is browned lightly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 5.9, Sodium 632.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 5, Sugar 1.7, Protein 12.8