Express
Cheesy Spinach Quesadilla
with feta and tomatoes
Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
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Under %{max_calories} calories
Chef
Laura Alpern
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In Your Box (serves 4)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
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4 Large Flour Tortillas
- 8 oz. Mixed Diced Peppers
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6 oz. Shredded Mozzarella
- 5 oz. Baby Spinach
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3 oz. Cream Cheese
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2 oz. Crumbled Feta Cheese
- 2 tsp. Minced Garlic and Parsley
- 2 tsp. Chimichurri Seasoning
- 1 tsp. Portuguese Piri Piri Blend
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories470
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Carbohydrates43g
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Net Carbs39g
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Fat26g
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Protein19g
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Sodium1400mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 2 Large Non-Stick Pans
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil.
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If using diced chicken breasts, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes.
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If using ground beef, break up until beef reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes.
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If using shrimp, pat dry. Cook until pink and shrimp reach minimum internal temperature, 2-3 minutes per side.
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Add protein to meal as desired.
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1 Prepare Spinach and Make Tomato Topping
Coarsely chop spinach.
Core tomatoes and cut into 1/4" dice.In a mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, 1 tsp. olive oil, and 1/4 the piri piri seasoning (to taste; reserve remaining for filling). Set aside. -
2 Cook the Filling
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add diced peppers to hot pan and stir often util slightly tender, 3-4 minutes.Add minced garlic and parsley and spinach. Stir occasionally until spinach is wilted, 1-2 minutes.Remove from burner.Stir in chimichurri seasoning, remaining piri piri seasoning (to taste), 1/4 tsp. salt, mozzarella, softened cream cheese, and half the feta (reserve remaining for garnish) until combined, 30-60 seconds. -
3 Assemble the Quesadillas
Place tortillas on a clean work surface.
Divide filling equally among tortillas, placing on one half. Fold tortillas over filling, pressing gently to adhere. -
4 Cook Quesadillas and Finish Dish
Place another large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Working in batches if necessary, place quesadillas in hot pan and cook until golden-brown, 1-2 minutes per side.Replenish oil, if necessary.Remove from burner.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, cutting quesadillas into triangles, if desired, and topping with remaining feta and tomato topping. Bon appétit!
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