Vegetarian Lentil Quesadillas

Vegetarian Lentil Quesadillas! The perfect weeknight vegetarian dinner. Spicy spinach, lentil and mushroom filling with pepperjack cheese. Ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 10 oz. package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
Instructions
- 1
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt and let cooked until browned, about 8-10 minutes.
- 2
Add the spices, frozen spinach and cooked lentils. Cook until warmed and heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove the mixture and wipe the skillet clean. Lightly spray the skillet again or add a little more oil and place one tortilla down. Sprinkle on 1/4 cup cheese and ~1/3-1/2 cup of the filling. Place another tortilla on top and let cook until crispy, then flip.
- 4
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Slice into triangles and serve!
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