These skillet quesadillas combine goat cheese, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and red onion. Adjust accompaniments and portions to the meal you want rather than relying on an unverified low-calorie claim.
Yield: 4 folded quesadillas. The original calorie estimate has not been independently verified.
Ingredients
- 4 whole-wheat tortillas, about 8 inches each
- 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled or softened
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained if packed in oil, then chopped
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
Method
- Use ready-to-eat spinach according to its label or wash produce appropriately. Lay out the tortillas and divide the goat cheese over one half of each.
- Distribute spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, red onion, pepper, and optional mozzarella over the cheese. Fold each tortilla to enclose the filling.
- Heat a small portion of the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook quesadillas in batches, adding the remaining oil as needed.
- Turn carefully when the first side is golden. Continue until the second side is crisp and the filling is heated. Reduce heat if the tortilla browns too quickly.
- Rest briefly, then cut into wedges and serve.
Practical Variations
Sun-dried tomatoes vary in texture, salt, and packing liquid. Follow the package instructions if a dry product needs softening before use. The optional mozzarella changes the flavor and nutrition; it is not required to hold every quesadilla together.
Use suitable substitutions when allergies or preferences require them. Goat cheese is still a milk product and is not automatically safe for a milk allergy. Tortillas may contain wheat or other allergens.
Handle the Filling Safely
Choose cheese made with pasteurized milk and follow refrigeration instructions. People at increased risk of foodborne illness should follow the CDC’s cheese and ready-to-eat-food guidance.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F according to USDA guidance.
Fit the Recipe Into Your Day
Serve with sides that fit your needs. This recipe is a meal option, not a medical diet or a promise of weight loss.
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