Three Cheese Quesadilla
Three Cheese Spinach Quesadilla
A healthy low-carb recipe on a traditional Mexican fav!
Ingredients
- 16 oz Frozen Spinach Thawed
- 1/2 cup Mozzerella Cheese Shredded
- 1/2 cup Monterey Jack Cheese Shredded
- 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 4 Low Carb Tortillas
- 4 tsp Butter
- 4 oz Marinara Sauce Optional for dipping
Instructions
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Preheat frying pan on medium-low heat.
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Remove frozen spinach from packaging. Microwave oh high in a microwave safe bowl for 4 minutes.
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Drain spinach, pressing out as much water as possible.
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Combine cheese in bowl to mix.
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Butter one side of each tortilla with 1 tsp of butter.
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Place one tortilla butter side down in frying pan.
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Place 1/4 of shredded cheese on tortilla, add 1/2 of the spinach, top with 1/4 more of the shredded cheese. Place second tortilla butter side up on top of cheese layer.
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Fry in pan for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Flip and repeat.
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Repeat process with second quesadilla.
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Remove from pan, cut in half and half again giving you 4 slices.
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Serve with warm marinara sauce (optional).
Recipe Notes
Preparation Tip:
To drain spinach, place in clean kitchen towel and squeeze until completely drained.
Additional Serving Option:
Pizza Style Quesadilla
Add 20 Slices Pepperoni Sliced and 1/4 Cup Sliced Black Olives during step 7.