Spinach-Artichoke Quesadillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Carbs
0g
Fat
Recipe by Lauren Miyashiro
Your favorite dip now in quesadilla form.
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 14 oz. artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 5 c. baby spinach
- 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 4 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp. of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the spinach and toss to evenly combine. Cook until the spinach is just wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Quickly stir in artichoke hearts and remove mixture from the heat.
- Clean skillet and place over medium heat. Add the remaining olive oil.
- Meanwhile, build the quesadillas. Spread 2 tbsp. of cream cheese onto a tortillas. Top with half of spinach-artichoke mixture followed by 1/2 c. of shredded cheese. Sprinkle a small pinch of red pepper flakes on top of cheese then cover with another tortillas. Repeat to make another quesadilla.
- One at a time, transfer quesadillas to the pan. Cook until golden-brown, about 3 minutes. When ready to flip, cover the pan with a large plate. Invert pan to transfer the quesadilla onto the plate, then slide the quesadilla back onto the pan (golden side up). Cook until golden-brown.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Spinach.
Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.
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