Leftover Steak and Spinach Quesadilla with Provolone

Leftover Steak and Spinach Quesadilla with Provolone might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 208 calories, 14g of protein, and 7g of fat each. For $1.09 per serving, this recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. 1593 people found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. It will be a hit at your valentin day event. If you have spinach, flank steak, part skim swiss cheese, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes. It is brought to you by Clean and Delicious. Taking all factors into account, this recipe earns a spoonacular score of 96%, which is awesome. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Leftover Roast Beef Soup (Leftover Steak Too!), Leftover Turkey Quesadilla with Cranberries and Gouda, and Steak Roulade with Provolone.

Servings: 2

Preparation duration: 5 minutes

Cooking duration: 10 minutes

 

Ingredients:

1 tsp of extra virgin olive oil

2 oz leftover flank steak (or whatever you've got on hand)

1 slice part-skim provolone cheese

A big handful of spinach

1- 6inch, whole grain tortilla

Equipment:

frying pan

pot

Cooking instruction summary:

Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet.  Add steak and heat until just heated through.  Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted.  Remove steak and spinach from the pan. Place one tortilla in the pan and heat through.  Flip the tortilla and place half a slice of cheese on one half of the tortilla.Layer the steak and the spinach over the cheese and then place another half slice of cheese on top.  Fold the tortilla onto itself to create a half moon.  Place a tea kettle or another heavy pot on top of the tortilla to press it down for about 30 seconds.  Flip the quesadilla and do the same thing on the other side.Remove quesadilla from the pan and allow to cool bait before slicing in half.  Enjoy with some plain Greek yogurt and spicy garlic sauce.

 

Step by step:


1. Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet. 

2. Add steak and heat until just heated through.  Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted. 

3. Remove steak and spinach from the pan.

4. Place one tortilla in the pan and heat through.  Flip the tortilla and place half a slice of cheese on one half of the tortilla.Layer the steak and the spinach over the cheese and then place another half slice of cheese on top.  Fold the tortilla onto itself to create a half moon. 

5. Place a tea kettle or another heavy pot on top of the tortilla to press it down for about 30 seconds.  Flip the quesadilla and do the same thing on the other side.

6. Remove quesadilla from the pan and allow to cool bait before slicing in half.  Enjoy with some plain Greek yogurt and spicy garlic sauce.


Nutrition Information:

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207k Calories
14g Protein
7g Total Fat
21g Carbs
24% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
207k
10%

Fat
7g
11%

  Saturated Fat
2g
14%

Carbohydrates
21g
7%

  Sugar
2g
2%

Cholesterol
21mg
7%

Sodium
324mg
14%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
14g
28%

Vitamin K
74µg
71%

Vitamin A
1427IU
29%

Calcium
230mg
23%

Phosphorus
149mg
15%

Selenium
10µg
15%

Fiber
3g
13%

Zinc
1mg
11%

Vitamin B6
0.21mg
11%

Iron
1mg
10%

Vitamin B3
1mg
9%

Folate
33µg
8%

Vitamin B12
0.49µg
8%

Manganese
0.14mg
7%

Vitamin B2
0.11mg
7%

Magnesium
23mg
6%

Potassium
195mg
6%

Vitamin C
4mg
5%

Vitamin E
0.72mg
5%

Vitamin B1
0.03mg
2%

Copper
0.04mg
2%

Vitamin B5
0.19mg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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