Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 16 ounces, weight White Mushrooms, Sliced
- 1/3 cup Sherry Or Wine
- 3 Tablespoons (additional) Sherry Or Wine
- Kosher Salt And Pepper To Taste
- 1 bag Baby Spinach
- 12 whole Flour Tortillas (Soft Taco Size)
- 8 ounces, weight Fontina (or Monterey Jack) Cheese, Grated
- 3 ounces, weight Goat Cheese (chevre)
- Extra Butter, For Tortillas
- Salsa, For Serving
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet and add sliced mushrooms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then saute over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, then pour in sherry. Add salt and pepper. Continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes, or until all liquid is evaporated. Remove mushrooms from skillet and set aside.
- Return skillet to stovetop and reduce heat to medium-low. Melt additional 1 tablespoons of butter and add a couple of tablespooons of sherry. Add spinach to skillet and stir gently as it wilts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then cook for 2 minutes, max. Remove from skillet.
- To assemble the quesadillas, arrange grated Fontina, spinach, and mushrooms on top of one flour tortilla. Dot with goat cheese. Top with a little more Fontina, then top with second tortilla. Smear softened butter lightly on both sides of the quesadilla, then grill until golden brown and until cheese is totally melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice quesadillas into four wedges and serve immediately.
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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