| These protein-packed breakfast quesadillas combine gooey melted cheese with savoury mushrooms and nutrient-rich spinach for a satisfying twist on traditional morning fare. Perfect for busy weekday mornings or weekend brunch, these quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated when needed. For the crispiest tortillas and best cheese melt, cook over medium heat and press down gently with a spatula during cooking. |
Cheesy Spinach and Mushroom Breakfast Quesadillas
Description
These crispy quesadillas combine earthy mushrooms, nutrient-rich spinach, and melted cheese for a satisfying meat-free meal. The combination creates a perfect balance of textures and flavours.
A versatile dish that works great for lunch, dinner, or even as a party appetiser. The ingredients are easily customisable, and the preparation is straightforward, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced cooks.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and cook until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and mushrooms, cook until mushrooms release their moisture.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper, then set mixture aside.
- Clean the skillet and return to heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet.
- Sprinkle both kinds of cheese on half of the tortilla.
- Add a portion of the mushroom-spinach mixture over the cheese.
- Fold the empty half over the filled side.
- Cook until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Cut into triangles and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 898kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 51.87g80%
- Saturated Fat 23.16g116%
- Trans Fat 0.01g
- Cholesterol 100.12mg34%
- Sodium 1670.43mg70%
- Potassium 833.69mg24%
- Total Carbohydrate 70.21g24%
- Dietary Fiber 5.55g23%
- Sugars 7.05g
- Protein 40.59g82%
- Vitamin A 457.07 IU
- Vitamin C 18.63 mg
- Calcium 1041.12 mg
- Iron 6.64 mg
- Vitamin D 0.78 IU
- Vitamin E 3.82 IU
- Vitamin K 256.9 mcg
- Thiamin 0.73 mg
- Riboflavin 0.95 mg
- Niacin 8.36 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.35 mg
- Folate 155.65 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.92 mcg
- Phosphorus 851.07 mg
- Magnesium 105.02 mg
- Zinc 4.61 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Don't overfill the quesadillas as this can make them difficult to flip. Keep the heat at medium to avoid burning the tortillas while ensuring the cheese melts completely. Pre-grated cheese can be used, but freshly grated cheese melts better.
