Spinach Quesadillas
Spinach Quesadillas
Course
Main Dish
Servings
4
Servings
4
Ingredients
1 1/2
pound
fresh spinach
1
teaspoon
canola oil
8
Yellow Corn Tortillas
approx. 6 or 7-inch diameter
1/4
cup
salsa
drained
3/4
cup
lowfat monterey jack cheese
shredded
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry.
Chop the washed spinach.
Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
Cook each quesadilla in skillet over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Air Fryer Instructions
Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry. Chop the washed spinach.
Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes
Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
Place quesadilla on the air fryer basket/tray and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
Recipe Notes