Mexican cuisines are known for their tangy flavors and salivating spices! A highlight of the Mexican savories is the quesadilla that is hearty and wholesome, and can be customized with different ingredients.
For a healthier option, load up your tortilla bread with spinach and mushrooms, and enjoy guilt-free munching! If you’re ready to cook then let’s take a look below
Health Benefits
Ranked as one of the top ten super foods, mushrooms are known for their priceless nutritional value. They’re an extremely healthy snack and 100 grams of mushrooms only contain 22 calories. Mushrooms are fantastic sources of protein and fiber. They are also backed with Vitamin B which keeps your skin young and glowing.
Ingredients
1 (10 ounce) pack of spinach, finely chopped
2 cups of cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp of butter
2 cloves of garlic, finely sliced
2 portobello mushroom caps
4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
1 tbsp of vegetable oil
How To Make Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (or 175 degrees C).
- To the tortilla, sprinkle ½ cup of shredded cheese on one side on all the tortillas.
- Place the prepared tortillas (cheese side up) on a lined baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic and mushrooms and cook them for 5 minutes.
- Add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add equal amounts of the cooked mixture to the cheese tortillas.
- Heat the oil and place the quesadillas in the skillet, one at a time.
- Let it cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown.
- To serve, cut each quesadilla in 4 wedges.
Trivia
In the United States of America, mushrooms are one of the most sought-after veggies. In fact, everyone loves mushrooms so much that the country celebrates a National Mushroom Day every year on the 15th of October.