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Apple Spinach Cheddar Quesadilla


Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes 
Makes: 4 quesadillas

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Ingredients:

  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium apple
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • Cooking spray or butter 
     

Directions:

  1. Slice the apple and chop the spinach. 
  2. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of shredded cheese over one half of a tortilla.
  3. Place several apple slices on top of cheese.  
  4. Spread 1/4 cup spinach over apples. 
  5. Sprinkle 2 tbsp of cheese on top of spinach and fold tortilla in half.
  6. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  7. Heat cooking spray or butter in skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Cook quesadillas until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden brown on both sides.
     


Notes:
In the USA, a quesadilla is usually made with a flour tortilla and any cheese. In some parts of Mexico, a quesadilla is made with a fresh corn tortilla and Oaxaca cheese.  In many Central American countries, a quesadilla is a sweet cheese bread or cake!