Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quesadilla
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Caramelizing the onions brings out their naturally sweet flavor. Try them in this simple vegetarian dinner.


Goat Cheese, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quesadilla

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Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon
    olive oil
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  • 2 cups
    thinly sliced onion
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  • 1 teaspoon
    sugar
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 9 ounces
    baby spinach
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  • 4 8-inch
    whole-wheat flour tortillas
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  • 4 ounces
    semisoft goat cheese
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  • medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
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Directions
1.
Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, sugar and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is dark golden brown. Remove from pan. Add the spinach and 1 tablespoon water to the skillet; cook 2 minutes, or until spinach is just wilted. Remove from skillet and turn off heat. Spread a quarter of the goat cheese on each tortilla and top with spinach, tomato and onion; fold closed and press lightly. Heat the skillet and place two folded quesadillas in it; cook two minutes per side, or until golden brown and lightly crisp. Repeat.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 337, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Carbohydrate 38 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 13 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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