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Caramelized Onion Spinach Avocado Quesadilla

Nothing but the BEST quesadilla right here! Avocado and caramelized onions make this crispy cheesy delight absolutely amazing.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Calories: 416 kcal
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
  • 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 2 cups Monterey jack cheese grated
  • 2 avocados peeled and sliced
  • 4 large flour tortillas

Instructions

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  1. Add the oil to a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the onions and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and deep golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. (If the sides of the onions begin cooking too fast, lower the heat to medium-low, add a little more oil, and stir. Your goal is to have the onion slices cook as uniformly as possible.) Remove the onions from the pan and place them in a bowl.
  2. In the same sauté pan over low heat, add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer the spinach to another bowl, then carefully wipe the pan dry with a paper towel.
  3. Return the pan to the stove and increase the heat to medium-low. Lay one tortilla flat in the pan. Evenly sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese over the top. To the bottom half of the tortilla, add 1/4 of the caramelized onions, followed by 1/4 of the wilted spinach. Heat until the cheese melts and the tortilla is browned and crispy.
  4. Add the avocado slices (about 1/2 of an avocado per quesadilla), and immediately fold the tortilla in half, onto itself, and flip it over. Continue cooking for about 30 seconds or until warmed through.
  5. Using a spatula, transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board. Cut into fourths. Repeat this process with the remaining ingredients and serve with your favorite salsa or cilantro pesto.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Quesadilla (of 4) Calories 416kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 30g (46%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 416

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Quesadilla (of 4)
Calories 416kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 30g 46%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.