Artichoke, Arugula & Goat Cheese Quesadillas

My kids love quesadillas. Ask them what they want to eat for lunch or dinner, and it never fails – every time, they’ll ask for a quesadilla. At first, I gave them what they asked for – simply melted cheese on a multigrain tortilla. Over time, though, I’ve started to sneak in some extras – avocado, black beans, even chicken (gasp!). And you know what? THEY EAT IT. Every. Time.

I say all that to say that I’ve never really been a big quesadilla person. But, after seeing my kids devour them on a regular basis, I thought it might be time for me to give them another shot. I’m glad, because this particular version was fantastic (I’m not sure how it wouldn’t be, since it includes three of my favorite things). The best part? The possibilities are endless, and it’s still so easy. Add mushrooms, if you’d like. Change up the arugula for spinach, and add some roasted red peppers. Go the caprese route and try it with fresh mozzarella, chopped tomato and basil.

See?? Endless combinations, all of the delicious variety.

Have a favorite combo or want to share more ideas? Let me know in the comments!

Artichoke, Arugula & Goat Cheese Quesadilla

These meatless quesadillas make a great lunch, light dinner or even an appetizer for a crowd! Serve with a side of tzatziki sauce for dipping if desired.

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup chopped artichoke hearts
  • 1/2 cup baby arugula
  • 1 tbs freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbs garlic & herb goat cheese
  • 1 whole grain tortilla
  • olive oil cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Add artichokes, arugula and parmesan to a small bowl and mix until well combined. Spread goat cheese on tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge.
  • Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium high. Add tortilla to the pan and top with artichoke/arugula mixture. Fold tortilla in half and press down with spatula. Cook on on side for 3 minutes. Flip quesadilla and cook for 3 additional minutes or until cheese is melted.

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