Recipe: Spinach-Pie Quesadillas
Category: Vegetarian
How long does it take? 10-15 minutes
Name: Cara
Why is it a favorite meal? This is a healthier dinner-time version of my favorite all-day meal: The Egg and Cheese Sandwich. This recipe puts a Greek and Mexican spin on an old classic!
Spinach-Pie Quesadilla
Makes 2 Servings
Ingredients
2 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 small onion, finely diced
4 scallions, sliced (white and green parts)
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground pepper
pinch each of thyme, oregano, and cayenne
2 cup fresh spinach
2 small wraps
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons strained yogurt
2-3 tablespoons feta cheese
In a small pan, heat the oil. Add the onion and scallions and cook until soft, 3-4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cooking a minute or two more until soft. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the spices. Mix in the spinach and cook until wilted. Remove to a bowl and cool slightly. Stir in the egg white, yogurt, and half of the feta.
Wipe out the pan, then brush it with a bit more oil or cooking spray. Over low heat, put the wrap in the pan and sprinkle the rest of the feta over one side of the wrap and see if you can't get it to melt slightly. Pour the egg-spinach mixture over the same half of the wrap, fold the other half over and cook on one side until the egg begins to firm up, 3-4 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes, then cut into wedges and serve.
Thanks Cara, and good luck! Readers, give Cara a thumbs up if you like this recipe!
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Do these reheat well? Seems like a great thing to make and then bring to the office. I have a small stove I could toast them back up on.
view percent's profile
Super-delish sounding. None of us need to eat meat everyday, and this sounds satisfying enough to fit the bill. Thanks.
view lindalucille's profile
These don't reheat perfectly, but they do cook very quickly. You could definitely mix the filling together ahead of time to streamline the process.
I've got a blog with other interesting and often (but not always) quick recipes, both vegetarian and omnivore. Check it out at Big Girls, Small Kitchen. Enjoy!
view smallkitchcara's profile
This sounds great! I'm quesadilling evrything of lately (shrimp, chili, leftover meatloaf) but never thought of eggs. I will definitely try it!
view SophieMtl's profile
I'm loving your site! I am finding a lot of useful things in here. These would be great for reusing left-overs, which we often have at home. It never occurred to me that spinach might be good to include as well. Thanks for the idea!
view andy9's profile
I made something similar last night--so so delish. Thanks Cara!
view BigGirlPhoebz's profile
this has become a go-to quick weeknight meal for me and my husband. it has the added bonus of being a healthier and more grown-up version of breakfast for dinner. love it!
view cvrodr's profile
This looks delicious! This is going in my "make now" list. Thanks for the recipe!
view Halley B's profile
Oooo that's one of those photos that forces me to go to lunch about an hour early
view akay's profile
yum yum yum - cara please make me some now!
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