In this frigid weather, nothing sounds better to me than soups and sandwiches. But if you’re like me and you keep tortillas on hand more regularly than bread – quesadillas are the perfect little soup or salad accompaniment.
I always love to sneak a few greens into my food but today there’s no hiding it. These green-on-green-on-green quesadillas start with spinach tortillas that I stuffed with cheese, jalapeños, cilantro and sliced collard greens (feel free to sub spinach, kale, or whatever you have on hand)… and pickled shallots for a bright tangy bite.
These are especially good with our Spicy Black Bean Soup.
Green Quesadillas
Author: Jeanine Donofrio
Serves: serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 tortillas (I used Whole Foods' 365 spinach tortillas)
- a few handfuls of cheese: cheddar, jack, or vegan Daiya
- a few handfuls of sliced greens: collards, spinach, etc.
- ½ jalapeño, sliced
- a few sprigs of cilantro
quick pickled shallots: (make ahead)
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- white wine vinegar (enough to fill the jar of shallots)
- a few pinches of cane sugar and salt
optional toppings
- avocado w/ squeezes of lime
- your favorite salsa
- greek yogurt with lime + chile powder + salt
- chipotle cashew cream
Instructions
- Make your pickled onions: place ingredients in a small jar, shake it and chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes (they'll keep for at least a few weeks).
- Pile cheese, greens, jalapeños, cilantro, and a few pickled onions onto tortillas. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Fold the tortillas in half and cook quesadillas for a few minutes on each side, until the cheese is melted.
- Enjoy as-is or with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Make these gluten free by using gluten free corn tortillas.
Love these green tortillas and those pickled shallots are calling my name. Yum!
I hear you on the yearning for soups and sandwiches when the frigid weather rolls in. I whipped up some bisque today and these quesadillas would make the perfect partner. The hubs is a pickled vegetable fanatic so I think he would be ecstatic to see these when he came home from work.
I love the green-on-green-on-green! I love the idea of topping these with greek yogurt, lime and chile powder. YUM! Pinned for later.
A bit of green makes everything better! 😀 I love your ability to add a healthy twist to naughty dishes 😉
Ha, thanks 🙂
Reminder to self: Pickled Shallots are a must do.
I’m loving the green-on-green action here. This recipe is definitely a keeper!
This looks so healthy and beautiful!! I’ve never seen those tortillas at Whole Foods…I’m going to have to try…and I love (LOVE) pickled onions. I bet those shallots are delicious.
Wow! Love this recipe! Always on the hunt for delicious food to spice up a mundane weekday work lunch.
Sounds wonderful. Those shallots seem like the perfect gift for next Christmas, that pink color is eye-popping.
These are so fun!! Definitely need to try this 🙂
Wonderful! We also love Mexican food, and these quesadillas look amazing!! 😉
Love them! Totally Mexican approved! Haha 😉
Green on green on green is exactly what I want all day, every day! These are perfect. Pinning them now!
I can’t wait to try these 🙂
Liz xx
Ooo, I am all about greens on greens on greens! Love the idea of green quesadillas!
Soup and sammies are just what I crave in winter too. I don’t always think of adding greens to a quick quesadilla though, so I love this recipe!
I’m so excited to try this recipe. So delicious! So inspirational!
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I love the idea of sneaking in greens into meals. This is such an easy recipe yet a perfect one. Love the quick pickled shallots!
Can’t Wait to try this.
These are a gorgeous green! Makes me want to eat my greens ALL the time! Lovely indeed…
Green on green.. Love it! Such a great idea..
Green-On-Green action I see! I currently have Green Tortillas so I might have to try this out.
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Looks delicious!
You had me at quesadilla… like can you make one of those bad!? Love this! Guilty snacks turned healthy are my favorite. Thanks for sharing!! 🙂
We definitely keep tortillas on hand for regular quesadillas. I love the bright green spinach tortillas you used here and the flavor combo you’ve got going on with all the healthy greens.
I’m a huge fan of taking food I love (quesadillas), adding greens and calling it a meal. Green=healthy, right? Yeah, I think there is an unwritten rule that spinach cancels out cheese.
Ha, yep, canceling out cheese a few greens at a time 🙂
I’ve been craving quesadillas and fish tacos! Looks like I found this recipe at the perfect time. I’ll be making this for dinner on Friday. Happy Thursday, Jeanine :)http://www.lovecompassionatelee.com/thinkoutloud/2015/1/15/11515
Two things I crave often, hope you like! Happy thursday to you too 🙂
I am a big fan of the green sneak attack : ) I love the balance between healthful and a little indulgent too; perfect for this time of year!
How gorgeous is that?! Lovely recipe. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks a lot for sharing 🙂
Mmm – I love the idea of including pickled shallots in this! It’s not something I would have necessarily considered but I can imagine it adds a great flavor!
Kathryn
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Anxious to try. Why do i have no option to pin? Anyone know.
Hi Deanna,
If you float your mouse over the image, a tab comes up in the lower right corner. (or if you’re on an ipad, click the image and it’ll come up). If you still don’t see it – let me know what browser you’re on and I can look into it.
thanks! Jeanine
Anxious to try. Why do i have no option to pin? Anyone know.
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Wow, never seen those green tortillas around here before! I’m no vegan but I can definitely see myself making this as a light snack once in a while.