Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas are a quick, delicious meal featuring earthy mushrooms and vibrant spinach wrapped in gooey cheese.
Servings 4quesadillas
Course Lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Ingredients
For the Filling
2cupsfresh spinachor 1 cup frozen spinach that's been thawed and drained
1cupsliced mushrooms
1tablespoonolive oilor butter for richer taste
1teaspoonminced garlic
1teaspoononion powder
saltto taste
pepperto taste
1cupshredded cheesecheddar, mozzarella, or a blend
For the Tortillas
4largeflour tortillas
extra cheeseoptional, for garnish
For Serving
sour creamfor serving
salsafor serving
guacamolefor serving
Equipment
Skillet
Method
How to Make Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
In a large skillet, warm up 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once it's shimmering, add your mushrooms!
Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for about 3–4 minutes, until they begin to soften and release their earthy aroma.
Toss in the chopped spinach, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the spinach wilts and the mushrooms are tender, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Lay out two large flour tortillas. Evenly distribute the mushroom and spinach mixture over each tortilla.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheese generously over the filling. Place the remaining tortillas on top.
In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed and heat over medium. Place one quesadilla in the skillet and cook for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown and the cheese begins to melt.
Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3–4 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove and repeat with the second quesadilla.
Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.