Best Spinach Pizza Quesadillas Recipes

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SPINACH QUESADILLAS



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My family gave these cheesy quesadillas oohs and aahs. Remove the spinach from the heat as soon as it wilts so it keeps a little bit of crunch. -Pam Kaiser, Mansfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 4 cups)
4 green onions, chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1/4 cup reduced-fat ricotta cheese
6 flour tortillas (6 inches)
Reduced-fat sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir first 6 ingredients until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses., Top half of each tortilla with spinach mixture; fold other half over filling. Place on a griddle coated with cooking spray; cook over medium heat until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Cut quesadillas in half; if desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPINACH PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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This simple five-ingredient dinner is special to me because my daughter and I created it together. You can make variations with other veggies you might have at home. It's a smart way to get kids to eat healthier. -Tanna Mancini, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 whole wheat tortillas (8 inches)
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. On half of each tortilla, layer 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup spinach and about 2 tablespoons sauce. Fold other half over filling. Place on baking sheets coated with cooking spray., Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 650mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PIZZA QUESADILLAS



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When my husband and I needed a quick meal, I fixed this recipe using leftover ingredients. Unlike traditional Mexican quesadillas, it calls for Italian meats, cheeses and seasoning. Serve it with a green salad for a simple dinner for two. -Barbara Rupert, Edgefield, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
2 teaspoons butter, softened
4 flour tortillas (10 inches)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 thin slices hard salami
12 slices pepperoni
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, cook spaghetti sauce over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. , Meanwhile, spread butter over one side of each tortilla. Sprinkle unbuttered sides of two tortillas with mozzarella cheese; top with salami and pepperoni. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and oregano. Top with remaining tortillas, buttered side up. , Cook on a griddle over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges; serve with warmed spaghetti sauce.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1546mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Flour tortillas filled with creamy Cheddar cheese, portabella mushrooms, and spinach. Cut in fours and serve with guacamole and sour cream. Enjoy!

Provided by MSREGALE23

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 portobello mushroom caps, sliced
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Prepare spinach according to package directions. Drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on one side of each tortilla. Place tortillas cheese side up on baking sheets, and bake 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in garlic and mushrooms, and cook about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach, and continue cooking 5 minutes. Place an equal amount of the mixture on the cheese side of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over the filling.
  • Heat oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Place quesadillas in the skillet one at a time, and cook 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Cut each quesadilla into 4 wedges to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 21.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPINACH-AND-MUSHROOM QUESADILLAS



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Try these vegetarian quesadillas on your next meatless Monday. Serve them with your favorite salsa.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
8 ounces (2 1/4 cups) button or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
6 ounces (about 8 cups) prewashed spinach, shredded
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 flour tortillas (8-inch)
8 ounces (2 cups) pepper Jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until they're tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Add spinach in two batches, letting the first batch wilt slightly before adding the next; cook until spinach is completely wilted and mixture is dry, 2 to 3 minutes total. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush one side of tortillas with remaining tablespoon oil. Place 4 tortillas, oiled sides down, on two baking sheets. Layer each tortilla with cheese, spinach mixture, and more cheese, dividing evenly. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas, oiled sides up, and lightly press to seal.
  • Bake until cheese has melted and tortillas are golden brown, turning them once, about 10 minutes. To serve, cut quesadillas into quarters.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 g, Fat 30 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g

SPINACH & MUSHROOM QUESADILLA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, mushrooms, garlic, fresh spinach, salt, pepper, eggs, large flour tortillas, shredded mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, salsa

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Lunch

Yield 2 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic
3 cups fresh spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 eggs
2 large flour tortillas
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese, double for 2 quesadillas
fresh parsley
salsa

Steps:

  • Let the oil heat up in the skillet and add the garlic followed by the mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms have softened and caramelized a bit.
  • Add the spinach and cook until spinach has wilted.
  • Crack in the eggs and scramble with the veggies. Season with salt and pepper, and stir until fully cooked. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Place the tortilla in the skillet and add a layer of both cheeses on half of the tortilla.
  • Add the scramble, top with more cheese and fold the tortilla in half.
  • Cook for 6 minutes over medium heat, flipping half way.
  • Serve with salsa and garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, Sugar 3 grams

EASY PIZZA QUESADILLAS RECIPE



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All the deliciousness of homemade pepperoni pizza, ready in a fraction of the time. Pepperoni and sauce tucked into gooey cheese, these Pepperoni Pizza Quesadillas are a kid-friendly meal everyone will love!

Provided by Contributor

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 flour tortillas
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
6 ounces sliced pepperoni
1 16 ounce jar pizza sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the pepperoni until crisp - transfer to a paper towel to drain.
  • Brush each tortilla with a thin layer of pizza sauce.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top of the sauce on the bottom tortilla. Top with pepperoni. Sprinkle another layer of cheese and place the other tortilla on top, sauce side down.
  • Preheat a greased skillet over medium heat.
  • Gently place quesadilla in the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until cheese is melted and tortillas are crispy.
  • Slice into quarters and serve with a bowl of warm pizza sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Sodium 1517 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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