by Texas Homesteader
Sometimes unexpected company comes to visit and lunch time rolls around – what to make that’s quick and guest-worthy? My go-to idea is quesadillas. It’s filling, delicious and quick to fix.
I have a very heavy cast-iron griddle that fits across two of my gas burners on the stove. So I fire them up and get the griddle good & hot. Then I toss on some olive oil and chopped onions and cook them until they are soft and translucent.
I step out onto the front porch where I have my edible landscape garden (you can read about it here) and pick some fresh spinach. I wash and chop it and throw it on the griddle for only a minute to soften it.
Now I scoop the onions & spinach into their own bowls and spread another thin layer of olive oil on the griddle and start layering my ingredients: Tortilla, cheese, onions, spinach, cheese. The cheese on both the first & last layer keeps the quesadilla together as the cheese melts. Ummmm…. starting to smell really good.
By the time my ingredients are layered the tortilla is already beginning to brown and the cheese is soft. Now I simply fold it in half and flip, allowing the other side to brown and the cheese to melt.
Another 30 seconds or so and the quesadilla is ready. I use a dollop of my homemade yogurt as a low-fat substitution for sour cream (you can read about that here) and in less than 7 minutes you have lunch. I’ve written before about making Quesadillas With Leftovers but this is a quick & easy lunch you can whip up anytime. Enjoy!
~TxH~
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I love quesadillas!
Thanks for sharing at the HomeAcre Hop!
Sandra
This looks great. We eat a lot of cheese quesadillas and spinach salads, but I never thought to put them together! Thanks for sharing this. Each Monday, I have a Meatless Meal link up. I would love it if you’d share this recipe with my readers. If you’re interested, you can find the link at www.LittlestSweetPea.com
Thanks!
Kelly, I love spinach enchiladas and spinach quesadillas so much they’re ALWAYS on my radar… LOL
Hi! This looks delish and nutritious! I’m visiting from Ducks in a Row linky party 😉
Yum! Smart to heat up the innards first!
This made my mouth water sooo badly! haha
Found you on the ‘new life on a homestead’ blog hop and plan to check out your whole blog!
blessings,
Shan
www.The-How-to-Guru.com
Yum! Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist. Quesadillas are always welcome on our table!
Looks delicious! Thanks so much for sharing it with us at Eco-Kids Tuesday Hope to see you there again today!
Sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing on the HomeAcre Hop. Come back and see us this week
YUM! Now I want a quesadilla. I have to try them with spinach inside. Quick and in expensive company lunch. Thank you for linking up with Fabulously Frugal Thursday.
Spinach quesadillas are my FAVORITE! 🙂
Ummm, these look so yummy! I’ve never made them with spinach before.
Thanks for linking this up with the TALU!
Yum Anne – spinach quesadillas are my favorite!
These look really good! I have some tortillas in my fridge and this looks like a perfect way to use them up!
Samantha – it’s the perfect whip-it-up lunch if you already have the ingredients on hand!
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I love ALL types of quesadillas, however spinach is my personal favorite. Love the recipe, it seems so quick and easy enough for me to do. Thank you for posting. I think I know what’s for lunch!
Thanks for stopping by Michelle. Spinach quesadillas are my favorite as well.