Spinach Pizzadilla
Spinach Pizzadilla is a quick and delicious fusion of pizza and quesadilla featuring crispy tortillas, gooey melted cheese, fresh spinach, and savory pizza sauce. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a satisfying snack, this easy recipe comes together in minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Large flour tortillas
- Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Pizza sauce
- Olive oil or butter
- Italian seasoning
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Black olives, sliced (optional)
- Mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- Pepperoni or cooked chicken (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Lightly brush one side of each tortilla with olive oil or butter.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet with the oiled side facing down.
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce over the tortilla.
- Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese evenly over the sauce.
- Add the chopped spinach and any optional toppings.
- Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and place the second tortilla on top with the oiled side facing up.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden and crisp.
- Carefully flip the pizzadilla and cook for another 3–4 minutes until the second side is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
- Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then slice into wedges and serve with extra pizza sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Frozen spinach may be used if thawed and thoroughly squeezed dry.
- Customize with vegetables such as mushrooms, peppers, onions, olives, or artichokes.
- Use grilled chicken, turkey, or pepperoni for additional protein.
- Gluten-free tortillas work well for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in a skillet, oven, or air fryer to restore crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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