Spinach Quesadillas with Feta Cheese

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
31%
Spinach Quesadillas with Feta Cheese
20 min.
16
24kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Spinach Quesadillas with Feta Cheese! Perfectly vegetarian and gluten-free, these quesadillas are not only easy to make but also packed with flavor and nutrition. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dish that serves up to 16 people, making it an ideal choice for parties, gatherings, or even a cozy night in.

The combination of creamy reduced-fat cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese creates a rich and savory filling, while the thawed spinach adds a burst of color and essential nutrients. With the added crunch of sliced olives and the zing of finely chopped red onion, each bite is a delightful explosion of taste. And let’s not forget the cherry tomatoes topped with fat-free sour cream, which add a refreshing touch to this already vibrant dish.

Whether you’re serving these quesadillas as an antipasti, starter, or snack, they are sure to be a hit. With only 24 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to enjoy a scrumptious treat that’s as pleasing to the palate as it is to the eye!

Ingredients

  • 16  cherry tomatoes 
  • ounce feta cheese crumbled
  • oz spinach green frozen thawed chopped giant®
  • 0.3 cup cream cheese with roasted garlic soft reduced-fat
  • 0.3 cup olives ripe sliced
  • tablespoon onion red finely chopped
  • tablespoons cream fat-free sour

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Spread 2 tortillas with cream cheese.
  2. Layer spinach, onion and feta cheese over cream cheese. Top with remaining 2 tortillas; press lightly.
  3. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Cook each quesadilla in skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until light golden brown.
  4. Cut each quesadilla into 8 wedges.
  5. Cut cherry tomatoes in half; top with sour cream, tomato halves and olives. Secure with toothpicks.
  6. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Calories24kcal
Protein20.68%
Fat47.42%
Carbs31.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.38
Glycemic Load
0.03
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
6.7656521016489%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:24.34kcal
1.22%
Fat:1.39g
2.13%
Saturated Fat:0.63g
3.93%
Carbohydrates:2.1g
0.7%
Net Carbohydrates:1.44g
0.52%
Sugar:0.79g
0.88%
Cholesterol:3.74mg
1.25%
Sodium:82.38mg
3.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.36g
2.72%
Vitamin K:59.9µg
57.05%
Vitamin A:1993.33IU
39.87%
Folate:26.96µg
6.74%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.59%
Vitamin C:4.8mg
5.82%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.34%
Calcium:39.84mg
3.98%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.76%
Magnesium:14.57mg
3.64%
Potassium:106.33mg
3.04%
Fiber:0.66g
2.65%
Phosphorus:25.94mg
2.59%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.59%
Iron:0.45mg
2.48%
Selenium:1.56µg
2.23%
Copper:0.04mg
2.02%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.78%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.3%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.15%