QUESADILLAS DE ESPINACAS

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while corn tortillas are often cheaper.

Cut epazote leaves into smaller pieces and set aside.

Cut spinach into smaller pieces and set aside.

Take a portion of masa and shape it into a tortilla.

Cook the tortilla until it changes color, then flip it over.

Once the tortilla is ready, remove it and set it aside.

Prepare the quesadilla by adding a bit of lard to the tortilla.

Flip the tortilla and add cheese de hebra to taste.

Add spinach, onion, and epazote to the tortilla.

Sprinkle grated queso manchego on top to taste.

Fold the tortilla in half and press the edges to seal.

Cook until golden brown, flipping occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Repeat the process with additional tortillas and filling.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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