Spinach and Red Pepper Quesadilla
September 1, 2009 by isaacandruth
Filed under Appetizers, Recipes
A quick and easy yummy appetizer, or serve with a small green salad and fresh or canned pears or mandarins for a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 Tortillas (wholewheat for even healthier)
- Cooking Spray (preferably olive oil spray, but any will do)
- 3 oz Grated Colby Jack, Mexican Blend, or Mozzarella Cheese
- 1/4 Large Red pepper, sliced lengthways
- Large handful of Fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
1. Set pan on medium to med-low heat and coat lightly with cooking spray.
2. Place one tortilla in pan.
3. Layer 1/2 the cheese, red peppers, spinach leaves, then remaining cheese.
4. Top with remaining tortilla, and lightly coat with cooking spray.
5. Cook for about 45-60 seconds, or until golden, then flip and cook for a further 45-60 seconds until golden.
6. Transfer to plate and cut into 6-8 wedges.
Total Time
5 min.
Number of Servings
2
This post was submitted by isaacandruth.
I love Quesadillas but I have never thought to put spinach or bell peppers in them. This is a great recipe. It tastes great, the peppers give it the perfect crunch. And the spinach makes it taste more hearty. Mmm healthy and tasty, love it. Thanks for sharing.