Crispy spinach mushroom quesadillas with sweet caramalized onions, mushrooms, spinach on whole wheat tortillas loaded with pepper jack cheese makes a delicous lunch or dinner.
Quesadillas are one of our most favorite go-to weeknight dinner or lazy weekend lunch. This is one dish we all love, of course the fillings can vary and the amount of cheese goes up and down depending on whom it is made for.
This is a no-fail recipe as you can choose any amount of veggies you like, add more or less cheese. This is also a great way to get the boys eat a lot of fresh veggies. The fillings can also be made ahead and refrigerated for a few days. These spinach mushroom quesadillas go well with some quick guacamole – avocado, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, EVOO and fresh lime juice.
Here is the step by step Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas recipe:
- Thinly slice a large onion and white mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add some oil. Add the sliced onions and cook them until they are lightly caramelized.
- Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender and turning golden for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
- Add the baby spinach, little bit at a time and gently mix it all until the spinach is wilted.
- Shred the cheese, I used pepper jack cheese in my recipe, but sometimes I also use mozzarella cheese in which case I add some red pepper flakes to my filling.
- Heat a large skillet/grilling pan on medium heat. Place a tortilla on the pan, apply little oil on both sides and cook for a minute. Flip with a spatula, spread a thin layer of the cooked veggies.
- Spread a layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Carefully place second tortilla on top of the cheese and press it gently with the spatula. Add few more drops of oil while pressing gently. Pressing helps the quesadilla stick together and makes it easier to flip over.
- Pro Tip – Depending on how big your tortilla is, it might be a good idea to just spread the filling and cheese on half of the tortilla and then fold over the other half on top.
- Cook the other side until both sides are nice and crispy golden brown and the cheese starts to melt. Gently put the quesadilla on a cutting board and cut into 4(more or less) slices using a pizza cutter.
- Serve spinach mushroom quesadillas with fresh guacamole or salsa!
If you enjoy mexican flavors, check out this spicy, smoky Chicken Tinga recipe.
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Crispy Spinach, Mushroom and Onion Quesadillas - Sautéed vegetables, with spicy pepper jack cheese on whole wheat tortillas, grilled to perfection.
- 1 large onion
- 8 oz white mushrooms
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-8 whole wheat tortillas
- Thinly slice a large onion and white mushrooms. In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp oil. Add the sliced onions and cook them until they are lightly caramelized. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until tender for about 5 minutes on medium heat. Add the spinach, little bit at a time and mix it until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat.
- Heat a large skillet/grilling pan on medium heat. Place a tortilla on the pan, apply little oil on both sides and cook for a minute, flipping with a spatula until the tortilla is hot. Spread a thin layer of the cooked veggies on the tortilla. Spread a layer of shredded cheese on top.
- Carefully place second tortilla on top of the cheese and press it gently with the spatula. Add few more drops of oil while pressing gently. Pressing will help the quesadilla stick together and should be easier to flip it over. Cook until both sides are nice and crispy golden brown and the cheese starts to melt! Gently put the quesadilla on a cutting board and cut into 4(more or less) slices using a pizza cutter.
- Serve with fresh guacamole and salsa!
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Author: Archana
Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
You just made my mouth water! 🙂 Yum!
Thank you ❤️❤️
Great !Another winner with this dish 🙂 Cheers 🙂
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Thank you for kind words!!
Absolutely love the colours! and these look fantastic! Mexican being one of my favorite cuisines, I am sure going to give these a shot :)…thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you!! I hope you like it!
Wonderful.. Happy cincodemayo..
Thank you Srividya!
Looks so good! Yum!
Thank you Freda!!
Are you on Instagram, Archana ?
Yes! Please check Ministry_of_curry
Followed you….Easier to like all your work there. 🙂
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I messaged you on Instagram…
Followed you.
Hey 🙂 the pics of food in your website are awesome. Loved it
Thank you for your kind words!!
Reblogged this on Suvarna Ventures and commented:
You won’t be hungry for days once you try this for sure. Another one from Archana’s kitchen.
Hey Archana!
What a Dish! and so easy to make. Loaded with nutrition as well. Thanks for sharing. You have earned one admirer here. I’ll be trying my hand on this one. 🙂
Thank you Mann for your lovely comments and following me! I hope you enjoy the quesadillas as much as I do.
Hi. 🙂
Kudos to you and your passion.
Your Quesadillas were so tempting.
Though I am a foodie and a health enthusiast but not equally good in kitchen. I am hoping to follow some of yours recipes. 🙂
Thank you Mann for your kind words!
Hi Archana, great to connect with you. I loved this recipe. I make quesadillas for my fam as well and they are a complete favorite with them. I have tried the tomato, onion, cheese, corn and capsicum ones and they turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing this recipe, will surely try! Happy cooking and stay connected 🙂
Thank you Ruchi!
Quesadillas are one of my favorite foods! I’m definitely going to be trying this one out!!
Mine too, Jess! Do let me know how they come out for you.
Love the recipe… in my case, I would need a lot of practicing to flip it without making a mess, but my son just looked at it and said “Make it!” So I guess, there’s no getting out of it now!
Thank you Annika! So here is an easier way, Warm up one tortilla, spread the veggies and cheese on the half side of the tortilla. Then fold over the other half over the filling. Press with a spatula and cook for a minute. Once the cheese starts to melt, flip over the other side and cook for few more minutes. Even your son can make them. Let me know how you guys make out!
Yes, I saw that you had mentioned the easy way in your post and thought… “Yeah that’s for me!” But I will try the more difficult way, maybe I won’t be so bad at it! 🙂
Go for it!!
Am drooling here Archana. An easy but wholesome attack of quesadillas. Yumm.
Meena
Thank you Meena! We love quesadillas too, healthy and yummy!
These look wonderful! I love quesadillas! ?
Thank you!