Spinach-and-Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

Spinach-and-Cheese Quesadillas Recipe

  • 1 cup canned chickpeas
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • Nonstick spray
  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded nonfat Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  1. Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Puree chickpeas, garlic, and water in a food processor.
  2. Mist one side of each tortilla with a nonstick spray. Place 2 tortillas, sprayed side down, on a baking sheet. Spread tortillas evenly with puree to within 1/2 inch (1 cm) of their edges. Sprinkle with spinach, peppers, cheddar, and chili powder.
  3. Top with remaining tortillas, sprayed sides up. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) until golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Let cool for at least 5 minutes. Cut each quesadilla into 4 triangles.
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