Baked Spinach Mushroom Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (choose your favorite variety)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a blend of both)
• 4 large flour tortillas
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Cooking spray or additional olive oil for brushing

Instructions:

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to preheat.

Cook the Vegetables:

• Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the sliced mushrooms and cook them for around 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
• Toss in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
• Season with garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme (if using), and salt and pepper. Stir well and remove from heat.

Assemble the Quesadillas:

• Place 2 tortillas on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet.
• Sprinkle some shredded cheese on one half of each tortilla.
• Evenly spread the spinach and mushroom mixture over the cheese layer.
• Add another sprinkle of shredded cheese on top.
• Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling.

Bake:

• Lightly brush the tops of the quesadillas with cooking spray or a touch of olive oil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve:

• Remove from the oven and allow the quesadillas to cool for a minute or two.
• Cut them into wedges and serve warm. Pair with salsa, sour cream, or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!