Blue Zone Vegetable Quesadillas
- 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
- 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.
Chef and author Grace O has traveled the world in search of delicious, good-for-you foods. Her passion for discovering food treasures from the Blue Zones and elsewhere, where people live longer, healthier lives, is the driving force behind FoodTrients and her new cookbook, Age-Defying Dishes of the World.
In her third cookbook, Grace O delivers all the hallmarks of her two previous award-winning cookbooks, and more. In addition to over 200 easy-to-make recipes using everyday favorites, exotic ingredients, and superfoods from around the world, Age-Defying Dishes of the World includes healthy resources, helpful guides, and tips for improving your lifespan and "health-span."
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.
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