Spinach and Black-Eyed Pea Quesadillas

Spicy Yogurt Coleslaw
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Ingredients

  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby spinach
  • ½ red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ½ (16-oz) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • ½ tsp Southwest seasoning
  • 6 organic soft taco-size flour tortillas (preferably whole wheat)
  • ½ cup vegan shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup refrigerated salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F; Place a large baking sheet in oven while preheating.
  2. Cook spinach, bell pepper, and shallot in 1 Tbsp hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is just wilted. Stir in peas and Southwest seasoning; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
  3. Arrange 3 tortillas on a flat surface. Spread spinach mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with cheese, and cover with remaining tortillas. Brush both sides of quesadillas with 1 Tbsp olive oil.
  4. Transfer quesadillas to preheated baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  5. Cut into wedges. Serve with salsa.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (16-oz) pkg tricolor coleslaw
  • 2 radishes, cut into half-moons
  • 3 Tbsp vegan plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp fresh lime juice
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Combine coleslaw and radishes in a bowl; whisk together yogurt, hot sauce, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Pour dressing over coleslaw, and toss; chill until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
477
25
502
Fat (g) 19 0 19
Sat. Fat (g) 5 0 5
Protein (g) 12 1 13
Carb (g) 66 5 71
Fiber (g) 7 2 9
Sodium (mg) 823 181 1004

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