Spinach Quesadillas Recipe

By pattie_d

I adapted this recipe from one of my cookbooks, using reduced-fat ingredients to make it lighter. It’s a family favorite—especially when something quick is needed!” Pam Kaiser — Mansfield, MO
This recipe is:
Healthy
Quick
Diabetic Friendly

Ingredients

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

Details

Servings 6
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large nonstick skillet, cook the spinach, onions, tomato, lemon juice, cumin and garlic powder over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat; stir in cheeses.

Divide spinach mixture evenly among three tortillas. Top with remaining tortillas. Cook in a large skillet coated with cooking spray over low heat for 1-2 minutes on each side or until heated through. Cut each quesadilla into four wedges. Serve with sour cream. Yield: 6 servings.