Description
Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas blend Mexican comfort with garden-fresh ingredients, creating a delightful meal that sings with earthy flavors. Crispy tortillas wrap around sautéed mushrooms and tender spinach, promising a quick and satisfying dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups roughly chopped spinach
- 8 ounces (226 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 4 tortillas (8 inch)
Cheese:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
Cooking Ingredient:
- Olive oil (optional, enough to lightly coat the tortillas)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 400°F (200°C), ensuring an even temperature for optimal cooking.
- Place the mushrooms in a microwave-safe dish and heat for 2-3 minutes, then carefully drain excess moisture and set aside.
- Take each tortilla and gently coat one side with a light brushing of olive oil, positioning them onto a baking sheet with the oiled surface facing downward.
- Create a delectable layering on one half of each tortilla: start with a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese, followed by a bed of fresh spinach leaves, then distribute the drained mushrooms evenly.
- Add another layer of cheese atop the mushrooms to enhance melting and flavor.
- Carefully fold the bare half of each tortilla over the loaded side, creating a half-moon shape that encases the filling.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 6 minutes, then gently flip the quesadillas to ensure even browning.
- Continue baking for an additional 6-7 minutes until the cheese completely melts and the tortillas develop a golden, crispy exterior.
- Remove from the oven, let cool for a brief moment, then slice into wedges and serve immediately while warm and crisp.
Notes
- Microwaving mushrooms helps release excess moisture, preventing soggy quesadillas.
- Brushing tortillas with olive oil creates a crispy, golden-brown exterior that adds delightful crunch.
- Layering cheese on both sides of the filling ensures a gooey, melty center that holds everything together.
- Flipping the quesadillas midway through baking guarantees even browning and prevents burning.
- Serving immediately captures the perfect moment when cheese is molten and tortillas are crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg