Quick Veggie Quesadillas

Submitted by erinBOberrin

"Here's a great way to sneak some healthy veggies into a delicious meal. Serve as an appetizer, or add some refried beans to make a light meal."

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 -2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, torn
• 4 soft taco-size flour tortillas (regular or 98% fat free)
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
• 2 teaspoons margarine or 2 teaspoons butter

• Garnish

• salsa
• light sour cream or fat free sour cream

directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic, mushrooms and bell pepper.
3. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add spinach, cook, stirring often, 1-2 minutes- or until spinach is just wilted.
5. Spoon mixture into medium bowl.
6. Melt 1 t.
7. margarine/butter in same skillet over medium high heat.
8. Add 1 tortilla; top with 1/2 vegetable mixture, 1/4 cup cheese and another tortilla.
9. Cook 1-2 minutes on each side, until lightly browned.
10. Repeat with second quesadilla.
11. Cut into wedges and serve with salsa and light sour cream.

Reviews

[erinBOberrin]

Miller - Just wanted to mention that these would be very good even if you omitted the spinach. I often make them with whatever veggies I have on hand and sound good. You could also try onions, green pepper, zucchini, artichoke hearts. Had never heard of the spinach/medication issue before. Glad know about it, though.

 

[Millereg]

I would love to try these, but my cardiologist would frown on my eating spinach. Spinach is rich in Vitamin K, which plays havoc with some prescription cardiac medications like Warfarin.

 

[RAVICKERY]

Wonderful mix of veggies! The red pepper, mushroom and spinach all went very well together. I added some Fajitas spice to the mix while I was cooking to give it some more flavor. I will definitely make this again, thanks for such a great recipe!

 

[Sharon123]

This made a wonderful lunch Erin! I used portabello mushrooms, green pepper, and already cooked turnip greens. I also used a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack cheese, and left out the sour cream. Thanks Erin, for a easy, yummy dish!