Kid-Friendly Cheesy Turkey and Spinach Quesadillas

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Simple quesadillas filled with lean turkey, melted cheese, and fresh spinach, making a healthy and tasty meal kids love. This Mexican-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs whole wheat flour tortillas, cooked ground turkey, fresh spinach leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place one 8-inch whole wheat tortilla flat in the pan.
  2. Step 2: Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over half of the tortilla. Add 1/4 cup cooked ground turkey and 1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves on top of the cheese.
  3. Step 3: Fold the tortilla in half over the filling and cook for 3-4 minutes until the bottom is golden and cheese begins to melt. Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 3 minutes until golden and cheese is fully melted.
  4. Step 4: Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Cut each quesadilla into 3 wedges and serve with 1/2 cup mild salsa for dipping.

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