Quesadilla--Spinach, Mushroom, Onion, Sweet Pepper
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 396.2
- Total Fat: 11.2 g
- Cholesterol: 16.4 mg
- Sodium: 992.7 mg
- Total Carbs: 55.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 26.4 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Quesadilla--Spinach, Mushroom, Onion, Sweet Pepper calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is my absolute favorite quesadilla. Lower fat than you'd find at restaurants and fast food. This is my absolute favorite quesadilla. Lower fat than you'd find at restaurants and fast food.Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
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1 low fat or whole wheat burrito-size tortilla
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup bell peppers, chopped
1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
4 leaves fresh spinach, chopped
1 tsp cumin seed, ground
1/2 tsp ground red pepper (or to taste)
1/4 cup vegetarian refried beans
1 ounce mozzarella cheese, shredded
Directions
Saute onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon olive oil until onion is tender.
Add mushrooms and saute a few more minutes.
Add spinach and saute until slightly wilted.
Add cumin and red pepper and mix well.
Warm tortilla in the microwave or in a skillet for about 30 seconds until soft and warm.
Spread refried beans on one half of warmed tortilla.
Top refried beans with veggie mixture and cheese.
Fold other half of tortilla over top of bean/veggie/cheese.
Warm tortilla in skillet or on griddle over medium heat until tortilla is slightly brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes each side.
Allow to cool for a minute or two before slicing into wedges.
Serve with sour cream and/or salsa on the side.
Experiment with different veggies depending on taste and what's in season.
Other ideas include broccoli, squash, portobello mushrooms, or corn.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VEGGIE_ME.
Add mushrooms and saute a few more minutes.
Add spinach and saute until slightly wilted.
Add cumin and red pepper and mix well.
Warm tortilla in the microwave or in a skillet for about 30 seconds until soft and warm.
Spread refried beans on one half of warmed tortilla.
Top refried beans with veggie mixture and cheese.
Fold other half of tortilla over top of bean/veggie/cheese.
Warm tortilla in skillet or on griddle over medium heat until tortilla is slightly brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes each side.
Allow to cool for a minute or two before slicing into wedges.
Serve with sour cream and/or salsa on the side.
Experiment with different veggies depending on taste and what's in season.
Other ideas include broccoli, squash, portobello mushrooms, or corn.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VEGGIE_ME.