Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas

Vegetarian
Health score
38%
Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas
49 min.
4
513kcal

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Craving a quick, flavorful, and vegetarian-friendly meal? Look no further than these Sweet Potato and Spinach Quesadillas! Ready in just 49 minutes and serving up 4 hearty portions, this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch. Each quesadilla packs a delicious punch with a satisfying 513 calories, boasting a delightful balance of protein, fat, and carbs.

The star of the show is the sweet potato, perfectly tender and mashed to create a creamy filling. We're adding a vibrant boost of spinach for extra nutrients and a touch of freshness. But the real secret weapon? Tangy pickled red onions! This simple yet brilliant addition provides a delightful contrast to the richness of the sweet potato and cheese, elevating the entire dish to another level. The process of making the pickled onions is surprisingly easy – just a quick simmer of vinegar, sugar, and peppercorns, creating a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.

Imagine the warm, gooey mozzarella melting between two perfectly crisp tortillas, the sweet potato offering a comforting base, and the spinach adding a healthy, earthy note. The pickled red onions provide a final flourish of tangy brightness. This isn't just a quesadilla; it's a culinary adventure, a perfect blend of textures and tastes that will quickly become a family favorite. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to experience a truly satisfying and delicious meal!

Ingredients

  • ounces baby spinach 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  •  peppercorns black
  • 6-inch flour tortilla ()
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • cup part-skim mozzarella cheese shredded
  • large onion red sliced
  • cup red-wine vinegar 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • medium sweet potatoes and into (1 pound total)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Microwave potatoes on high until tender (about 15 minutes).
  2. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine vinegar, sugar, and peppercorns; bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar.
  3. Place onion slices in a medium heatproof bowl; pour hot vinegar mixture over onion and let stand 10 minutes.
  4. Drain onion slices and transfer to a plate to cool.
  5. Split cooked potatoes open with a knife; remove flesh and transfer to a bowl (you should have about 1 cup). Use a fork to mash potato with salt and pepper; divide potato filling among 4 tortillas. Top each with 1 heaping cup spinach, 1/4 cup cheese, and another tortilla.
  6. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, heat 1 teaspoon oil and transfer 1 quesadilla to skillet; cook until quesadilla is crisp and cheese is melted (about 3 minutes per side).
  7. Transfer cooked quesadilla to serving plate. Repeat with remaining oil and quesadillas.
  8. Cut quesadillas in quarters and serve each with 1/4 cup pickled onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories513kcal
Protein11.53%
Fat23.97%
Carbs64.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
71.27
Glycemic Load
38.76
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.010869671469%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.24mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
2mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
6.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:512.95kcal
25.65%
Fat:13.53g
20.82%
Saturated Fat:5.19g
32.43%
Carbohydrates:81.95g
27.32%
Net Carbohydrates:75.32g
27.39%
Sugar:33.5g
37.22%
Cholesterol:17.92mg
5.97%
Sodium:851.06mg
37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.65g
29.29%
Vitamin A:18826.11IU
376.52%
Vitamin K:146.62µg
139.63%
Manganese:0.94mg
46.9%
Calcium:379.81mg
37.98%
Phosphorus:333.35mg
33.34%
Folate:131.61µg
32.9%
Vitamin B1:0.43mg
28.67%
Selenium:18.67µg
26.67%
Fiber:6.64g
26.55%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.89%
Iron:4.08mg
22.68%
Potassium:704.53mg
20.13%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
19.01%
Magnesium:75.81mg
18.95%
Vitamin B3:3.55mg
17.75%
Vitamin C:13.01mg
15.77%
Copper:0.3mg
14.92%
Zinc:1.65mg
11%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.8%
Vitamin E:1.49mg
9.95%
Vitamin B12:0.23µg
3.83%
Source:My Recipes