The Grit - Spinach Quesadilla
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 10 oz. pkgs frozen spinachoil1/2 small yellow onion, finely minced2 tsp minced garlic1/2 cup shredded carrots1/2 to 2/3 cup fresh or frozen corn1 tsp salt1/4 tsp cumin powder3/4 tsp chopped fresh coriander, or 1/4 tsp dried3/4 tsp fresh oregano, or 1/4 tsp dried3/4 tsp chopped fresh basil, or 1/4 tsp dried3/4 tsp chopped fresh parsley, or 1/4 tsp driedLarge pinch of cayenne pepperpinch of nutmeg4 large tortillas4 cups shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
Thaw spinach and squeeze by hand to remove as much moisture as possible; set aside.
Spray non-stick oil in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic over med-high heat until translucent, then add carrots, corn, herbs, and spices. Continue to saute until veggies are tender but still bright in color. Reduce heat to low and add spinach in loosened handfuls. Toss well with other ingredients and saute just long enough to tenderize spinach.
Place a skillet lightly w/ nonstick spray over med-high heat and lay a tortilla inside. Cover with a handful of cheese and a layer of 1/4 of the spinach mixture. When cheese begins to melt, fold tortilla in half. Brown each side of quesadilla as desired and repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve w/ salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. (Just add those separately .)
Spray non-stick oil in a large saucepan. Saute onion and garlic over med-high heat until translucent, then add carrots, corn, herbs, and spices. Continue to saute until veggies are tender but still bright in color. Reduce heat to low and add spinach in loosened handfuls. Toss well with other ingredients and saute just long enough to tenderize spinach.
Place a skillet lightly w/ nonstick spray over med-high heat and lay a tortilla inside. Cover with a handful of cheese and a layer of 1/4 of the spinach mixture. When cheese begins to melt, fold tortilla in half. Brown each side of quesadilla as desired and repeat with remaining tortillas. Serve w/ salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. (Just add those separately .)
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 393.9
- Total Fat: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 23.7 mg
- Sodium: 1,186.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 38.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 35.9 g
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