Blue Zone Vegetable Quesadillas
By Grace O
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Number of Servings
2 quesadillas
Recipe Source
Anti-Aging Dishes From Around The World by Grace O ($40.00, Skyhorse Publishing, 2022)
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray to coat
- 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or Jack), divided
- 1 cup vegetarian refried beans, divided
- 1 cup roughly chopped fresh spinach, divided
Directions
- Coat a skillet lightly with the spray and warm over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the pan.
- Top with 1⁄4 cup cheese, 1⁄2 cup refried beans, and 1⁄2 cup spinach.
- Top the mixture with 1⁄4 cup of additional cheese and another tortilla.
- Press the top tortilla down lightly, then cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the quesadilla is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Move the quesadilla to a cutting board and cut into quarters.
- Repeat to make the remaining quesadilla. Serve hot with your choice of salsa and guacamole.
Nutrition Info
2 quesadillas: 484 Calories, 27 g Protein, 59 mg Cholesterol, 42 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Total sugars (0 g Added sugars), 9 g Fiber, 23 g Total fat (13 g sat), 839 mg Sodium, ★★★★★ Vitamin K, Calcium, Phosphorus, ★★ Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Vitamin B12, Zinc, ★ Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium
Contributor
Grace O
Grace O is the creator of FoodTrients, a unique program for optimizing wellness and longevity. She is the author of three award-winning cookbooks – The Age Gracefully Cookbook, The Age Beautifully Cookbook, and Anti-Aging Dishes From Around the World.
She is a fusion chef with a mission to deliver delicious recipes built on a foundation of anti-aging science and her 30 years in the healthcare industry.
