Name: Spinach Tomato Quesadilla
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 wholegrain tortillas ((about 6-8 inches in diameter)); 4 tsp pesto; 1 oz cheddar cheese ((sliced)); 2 large tomato ((sliced)); 1 ½ cups spinach; 1 ball low fat mozzarella ((1 ball = 4.5oz = 125g))

Satisfying Spinach Tomato Quesadilla (15 Min, Vegetarian)

By Hauke Fox
Updated on Sep 11, 2014

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Sometimes you’ve just gotta treat yourself. Do something you love. Buy something you want.

Or, if you’re like us – eat some cheese! If cheese was better for us then we’d live off it – but it’s not so we don’t! However, like most things in life – it’s great in moderation.

Chuck in some pesto (basil has some amazing nutritional properties!), tomato and spinach and you’re well on the way to having a brilliant light meal that’s high in taste, vitamin A and calcium. And cheese.

Did we mention there’s cheese in it? :))

Health Benefits – Spinach Tomato Quesadillas

The ‘ol king of herbs makes a return here – and it’s a very welcome one indeed.

Basil doesn’t just taste great – it also carries some surprising medicinal properties, such as working as an anti-inflammatory and providing protection against unwanted bacterial growth. Check it out here.

You might have noticed we also push spinach a lot in our blog – and there is a reason for that. Healthline named it as top of the list for most nutrient-dense vegetables.

It’s packed full of vitamins K and A, B2 and B6, C and E, iron, magnesium, calcium and potassium. Incredible.

What further excuse could you need to make it a part of your diet today?

Spinach Tomato Quesadilla

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Spinach Tomato Quesadillas. Easy to make and ready in 15 minutes max. It’s packed full of vitamins K and A, B2 and B6, C, calcium and potassium. Incredible.

Cuisine:Mexican, Vegetarian

Diet: egg-free

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:10

Total Time:15

Servings:2 (two quesadillas are one serving)

Calories:477kcal

Author: HurryTheFoodUp

Ingredients

4 wholegrain tortillas (about 6-8 inches in diameter)
4 tsp pesto
1 oz cheddar cheese (sliced)
2 large tomato (sliced)
1 ½ cups spinach
1 ball low fat mozzarella (1 ball = 4.5oz = 125g)

Instructions

Grab a tortilla and spread a layer of pesto. You can make your own too.
4 wholegrain tortillas, 4 tsp pesto
Add a light layer of cheese slices (mixing the cheddar and mozzarella together).
1 oz cheddar cheese, 1 ball low fat mozzarella
Add the tomato in slices, spinach, and top it with another layer of cheese.
2 large tomato, 1 ½ cups spinach
Fold the second half of the tortilla on top and place in a pan.
Heat on medium for about 4 minutes. If you want, place a pot on top of the quesadilla so that it flattens nicely.
Flip and heat for another 4 minutes until the cheese has melted.
Munch.

NOTES

Tip: Use low-fat mozzarella for a protein-boost with less fat!

Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free tortillas, like these brown rice tortillas.

Make-ahead? Yes, prep the night before.

Adapted from The Garden Grazer – Thanks Kaitlin!!

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Spinach Tomato Quesadilla

Amount per Serving

Calories

477

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Cholesterol

Sodium

1042

Potassium

695

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

4270

Vitamin C

Calcium

733

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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1 serving = 1 quesadilla

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Satisfying Spinach Tomato Quesadilla (15 Min, Vegetarian)