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Spinach Quesadillas

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Looking for an easy and quick dinner tonight? Try our simple spinach quesadillas, and easy dinner to whip up quickly for your family.Spinach Quesadillas a recipe by Dinner Tonight


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Stovetop Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Chop the washed spinach.
  4. Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
  5. Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
  6. Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
  7. Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
  8. Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
  9. Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
  10. Cook each quesadilla in skillet over medium heat until cheese melts and tortillas are golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Air Fryer Instructions
  1. Clean your area and wash your hands before you begin.
  2. Place spinach in colander in sink and run water over the greens. Drain and pat dry. Chop the washed spinach.
  3. Add vegetable oil to skillet and sauté fresh spinach quickly over medium heat until soft.
  4. Set the air fryer to 350°F and preheat for 3 minutes
  5. Place 4 tortillas on a work surface.
  6. Spread half of the 3/4 cup cheese evenly on each tortilla.
  7. Top the cheese with 1 Tablespoon salsa, followed by 1/4 cup of cooked spinach.
  8. Evenly spread remaining cheese on top of the spinach on each tortilla.
  9. Top with remaining tortillas and press firmly.
  10. Place quesadilla on the air fryer basket/tray and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
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Spinach Quesadillas Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 quesadilla (274g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 260 % Daily Value Total Fat 8 g 10 % Saturated Fat 3 g 15 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 15 mg 5 % Sodium 420 mg 18 % Total Carbohydrate 35 g 13 % Dietary Fiber 4 g 14 % Total Sugars 5 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 14 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 314 mg 25 % Iron 6 mg 35 % Potassium 1002 mg 20 %

5 Tips for Navigating the Super Bowl Snack Table

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Football on green fieldThe Super Bowl is a great time to be with friends and family.   No matter what team you are cheering for!  Whether you come for the food, commercials, or the game; trying to navigate the snacks or food table at a party can seem a little intimidating if you are trying to follow a healthy eating pattern.   Here are 5 tips to help you win on Sunday!

 

  1. Bring something healthy to the party
    • Super Bowl parties are full of different size portions and types of snacks. It can be hard knowing which option might be a healthy pick.  Try preparing and bringing your own healthy snack.  Our Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas make a great party snack.
  2. Count your mini snacks
    • Mini sized snacks are great as pre-portioned versions of their larger counterparts. However stacking up on mini portions doesn’t mean mini calories. Follow tip 3 below on how to make your plate a healthy win!
  3. Pick the right plate
    • The table is set, the food is out, and the plates are large! When filling your plate for a snack, choose a smaller plate like a salad plate.  Remember to make your plate just like MyPlate.
  4. Vary the foods you choose
    • Try not to fill your plate with one snack. Just as with any meal, be sure to choose a variety of nutrient-dense foods across all food groups.   A healthy plate includes fruits, vegetables, lean protein, low-fat dairy, and whole grains.
  5. Stay hydrated with water or unsweetened beverages
    • Try to lessen the amount of sweetened beverages you choose. Opt for unsweetened tea or make your refills water.
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Quesadillas with Mushrooms and Black Olives

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This easy quesadilla with cheese, black olives, and mushrooms is such an easy fix for hungry kids or adults to satisfy those cravings, while still getting some veggies in!

Quesadillas filled with mushrooms and black olives, cheese, and green onions on a white plate on a wooden cutting board.
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Quesadillas filled with mushrooms and black olives, cheese, and green onions on a white plate on a wooden cutting board.
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  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet cooking spray.
  2. Place over medium high heat.
  3. Place 1 tortilla in skillet and top with half of 1/3 of a cup with cheese.
  4. Layer the olives, mushrooms and green onions on top of the cheese.
  5. Top with remaining cheese and tortilla.
  6. Cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
  7. Remove and keep warm.
  8. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Cut each into wedges and serve.
Recipe Notes

Quesadilla with Mushrooms and Black Olives Nutrition Facts Serving size 1/2 quesadilla (61g) servings per container 4 Amount per serving Calories 120 % Daily Value Total Fat 5 g 6 % Saturated Fat 2.5 g 13 % Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 10 mg 3 % Sodium 200 mg 9 % Total Carbohydrate 13 g 5 % Dietary Fiber 0 g 0 % Total Sugars 1 g Added Sugars 0 g 0 % Protein 6 g Vitamin D 0 mcg 0 % Calcium 180 mg 15 % Iron 0 mg 0 % Potassium 43 mg 0 %

Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

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Looking to make healthier quesadillas? Check out our black bean and spinach quesadillas recipe that is perfect for a quick dinner or lunch!


Black Bean and Spinach Quesadillas
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  1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area
  2. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and turn heat on medium-high heat.
  3. Place one tortilla in skillet and sprinkle with cheese, black beans, onions, and spinach.
  4. Heat for one to two minutes
  5. Top with another tortilla and flip quesadilla.
  6. Heat for an additional one to two minutes.
  7. Remove quesadilla from skillet and cut into four triangles
  8. Repeat layering process with remaining tortillas to make more quesadillas.
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