High Protein Spinach Quesadilla

Fuel your day with this High Protein Spinach Quesadilla, a quick and wholesome meal that's perfect for any time of the day. This recipe combines nutrient-packed ingredients like sautéed spinach, seasoned black beans, low-fat mozzarella, and creamy cottage cheese, all layered between hearty whole wheat tortillas for an irresistible and satisfying dish. Infused with bold flavors from garlic powder, cumin, and paprika, this protein-rich quesadilla is both flavorful and nourishing. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for a quick lunch, post-workout snack, or a light dinner. Serve it fresh off the skillet, beautifully golden and crispy, with your favorite salsa or a dollop of Greek yogurt for extra flair! Perfect for health-conscious foodies, this recipe is a delicious and balanced way to enjoy protein and veggies in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
• 2 cups Raw spinach
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
• 0.5 cup Cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the raw spinach to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the black beans with garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Place one tortilla on a flat surface. Spread half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla.

Step 5

Layer the cooked spinach, seasoned black beans, and cottage cheese over the mozzarella cheese.

Step 6

Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese on top, then cover with the second tortilla.

Step 7

Heat the skillet again over medium heat. Place the assembled quesadilla carefully in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula.

Step 8

Flip the quesadilla and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the tortilla is golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted.

Step 9

Remove the quesadilla from the skillet and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. Slice into quarters and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(652.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1059.2

Total Fat 42.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 70.8mg	0%
Sodium 2689.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 64.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.8IU	0%
Calcium 1096.7mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1338.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.1%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 39.6%