Vegetarian Quesadilla with Spinach
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This Vegetarian Quesadilla is made with a Trader Joe's Hi-Protein Veggie Burger in place of meat and it really does the job. The result is a veggie quesadilla that is crispy, gooey, cheesy, and super filling! This easy quesadilla recipe the perfect healthy weeknight dinner recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Taco Tuesday, Weeknight
Servings 4
Calories 547 kcal
- 6 tbsp Avocado Oil, divided
- 4 Medium Flour Tortillas
- 3/4 cup Organic Spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup Organic Cilantro, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded (or cheese blend of choice)
- 1/4 cup Trader Joe's Organic Salsa
- 1 Trader Joe's Hi-Protein Veggie Burger (see photo)
- 1 tsp Trader Joe's 'Everything but the Elote' Seasoning (or Taco Seasoning)
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 Ripe Avocado, sliced
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Place frozen veggie patty in pan and cook until just beginning to sizzle (about 3 minutes), then flip and repeat on the second side. Once patty has defrosted, use a spatula to break apart and crumble. Season with Trader Joe's Everything but the Elote seasoning (or taco seasoning) and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
Wipe any crumbs from skillet. Add 2 tbsp oil and heat over medium-low. Place one tortilla in pan. Add half the cheese, half the crumbled veggie patty, half the spinach, 1/3 the cilantro, and half the salsa. Place a tortilla on top and continue to cook until the first side is brown and cheese is beginning to melt, about 4-5 minutes. Flip and repeat on second side.
Set quesadilla aside on a warm plate or in a warming drawer and repeat the process for the second quesadilla.
When the second veggie burger quesadilla is ready, slice each quesadilla into 6 equally sized wedges. Top with sliced avocado, cilantro, and salt. Serve with lime wedges.
Keyword Easy, Easy Dinner Recipe, Healthy Recipe, Weeknight Recipe