When you want a healthy and yet quick meal or a snack on-the-go, these quesadillas are a great option. A mix of spinach, corn, mushrooms, black beans, onions, and creamy avocado makes for a filling, delicious vegetarian meal. And if you’re craving meat, just add some shredded chicken to the mix.

Servings: 4 quesadillas Cook and prep time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Red Onion, diced
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper flakes
• 8 oz Baby Bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 3 cups fresh Spinach
• 1/2 cup frozen Corn
• 1/2 cup cooked Black Beans
• 2 large Avocados, removed from shell and thinly sliced
• 2 cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 4 medium Tortillas (I use whole wheat although flour tortillas are usually tastier but less healthy)
• Salt to taste
• Salsa, for serving
• 2 cups shredded chicken, optional (for when you want a non-vegetarian option)

Method:

• In a pan, heat the Olive oil
• When oil is hot and shimmering, add in the garlic and red pepper flakes. Stir and add in the onions, stir occasionally while the onions turn translucent.
• Add in the sliced mushrooms. Fry the mix, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and caramelized, and the water from the mushrooms in the pan has dissipated – approximately 3-4 minutes
• Add in the spinach, black beans and corn. Cook till spinach has wilted. Sprinkle salt, stir and keep aside
• Lay out the four tortillas on plates
• Cover a half of each tortilla by distributing the 1 cup of cheese across the tortillas
• Distribute equally the spinach, corn, black beans, and mushroom mix over the cheese
• Layer the mix with equal amounts of avocado slices and sprinkle the remaining cup of cheese evenly over it, as well
• Fold tortilla into half by pressing the empty half of the tortilla over the toppings
• Heat a medium/large size skillet. When skillet is hot, place the folded tortilla in the skillet. Cook on both sides for a total of 4 mins, flipping half-way through
• Before serving, cut the quesadillas into 3 equal sizes
• Serve hot with a side of salsa
• Enjoy!