Ridiculously easy to prepare, healthy and delicious, these Spinach Avocado Goat Cheese Quesadillas will be your new go-to lunch or dinner!
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by ReganMillerJones, Inc and the General Mills Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition on behalf of ProgressoTM. I received free samples of the soup mentioned and was compensated for my time. However, like always, the opinions are entirely my own. Promise ????
This unique blend of flavors makes for a delicious appetizer or main dish. Better yet, pair these cheesy quesadillas with ProgressoTM Reduced Sodium Savory Chicken and Wild Rice Soup to make it the perfect, well balanced meal!
Isn't it crazy to thing how fast time goes by? It was one year ago that I came home from the hospital from my second intestinal blockage.
Being in the hospital for almost two weeks, barely walking, not eating and missing my family...it was on this day one year ago I was finally able to come home to my family. And it felt amazing.
Having not eaten and undergoing (my 6th) abdominal surgery, I wasn't able to eat much of anything. On the second to last day in the hospital they told me I could finally eat.
I was thrilled! Does this mean I get to go home?
I wasn't exactly hungry (typical after abdominal surgery) but what in the world would I even want to eat? My dear friend Kelly was coming to visit me and told me she would bring me anything I wanted.
At last! I can eat!
It's been almost 14 long days, and my first food doesn't have to be hospital food!! Kelly said she's bring me whatever I wanted, from wherever I wanted and you know what I asked for?
Soup.
Ah, yes. It might seem boring to some, but anyone who knows me is well aware of my love for soup.
Kelly can attest to the fact that when I first brought the delectable soup to my mouth, I was groaning (happy groans) and ecstatic that I was indeed on my way to recovery.
This was exactly one year ago.
And my love of soup is still alive and kicking!
There is something so comforting about a bowl of warm, delicious soup. I wish I had the time to make my own soups every week, but with work and these busy little boys, I have to search for other high-quality options.
So I did some research (aka label reading) and learned that ProgressoTM has a wide variety of chicken soups made with 100% antibiotic and hormone free white meat chicken breasts. That's right, NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER.
That's very important to me. And it should be as important to you.
With so many different varieties, every one in my family can pick out their favorite! And let's be honest, I love making my own soup at home, but there are many nights when I am looking for convenient, quality meal to give my family.
You know what's also fun about eating soups? Dunking things in the mouthwatering broth.
Who's with me?
These delicious, cheesy quesadilla make the perfect pairing to ProgressoTM Reduced Sodium Savory Chicken and Wild Rice Soup. Or really any of the varieties but there is something about the Savory Chicken an Wild Rice Soup that just sounded so comforting.
And it did not disappoint.
You can boost the nutrition of these quesadillas by adding chopped tomatoes, bell peppers or other vegetables to the spinach mixture or some black beans for added protein and fiber. The possibilities are endless!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup goat cheese
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chopped green onion
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 2 avocados seeded and diced
- 4 7 " tortillas any kind
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the goat cheese and Greek yogurt. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, add the oil. Sauté the garlic and onion for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until soft.
- Add spinach and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted. Place spinach mixture in a bowl and set aside, leaving as much oil in the pan as possible. Lower the heat.
- On half of the tortilla, spread the cheese mixture.
- They layer with sliced avocado and spinach mixture.
- Fold tortillas over and place in the skillet.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Serve immediately!
Nutrition
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Marjory @ Dinner-Mom
This is the perfect lunch! I really think I could have a bowl of soup with every meal and always have a few of these delicious choices in the pantry!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Marjory!
Kristen @A Mind Full MOm
Soup is my go to comfort too! And when you can't make it yourself, Progresso is a great option. But---I thought you weren't a goat cheese fan, HMMM, now you have me intrigued to try these quesadillas with goat cheese instead of my beloved feta 😉
lauren.kelly
Wow, you know me well Kristen! My husband wa the only that talked me into goat cheese, I made mine with feta 🙂
Angie | Big Bear's Wife
I have the Progresso soups almost every day for lunch! They're so good and I love the variety of flavors. I've really been into the light soups and the reduced sodium ones. Love the quesadillas too! Happy year anniversary of coming home!
lauren.kelly
Aw thank you Angie!!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking
That's awesome you had a friend bring you food! And these quesadillas look amazing.
lauren.kelly
Thanks Erin!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Gotta love the reduced sodium soups - so many are sooo high in sodium! These quesadillas look absolutely delicious and I love the green goodies!
lauren.kelly
I agree Patricia! You should try the Reduced Sodium Savory Chicken and Wild Rice, it's SO good!
The Food Hunter
I could totally eat this for lunch everyday.
lauren.kelly
Go ahead Theersa, I won't tell 🙂
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
You've got ALL the good stuff in here. YUM! 🙂
lauren.kelly
Thanks Jennifer!
Kelly @ Nosh and Nourish
I LOVE the goat cheese / greek yogurt mixture as the base of these quesadillas... YUM! And then all those gorgeous greens and nourishing broth-y soup... totally winning!!!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Kelly!
Maria
Love the creamy goat cheese and avocado!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Maria!
Stephanie
So glad that ordeal is in the past! Love this pairing!
lauren.kelly
Me too and thanks so much Stephanie!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
This sounds delicious! What a great way to get in another serving of spinach!
lauren.kelly
Absolutely, Liz!
christine
Spinach & goat cheese is one of my favorite combos (as you'll see on my blog today lol). I'll have to try these w/ the added avocado. Yum. This is right up my alley!
lauren.kelly
Great minds think alike Christine!
Amanda|The Kitcheneer
I LOVE everything about this quesadilla! And with a side of Progresso soup, you can't go wrong!
lauren.kelly
I agree Amanda, the perfect lunch!
Taylor Kiser
I love all the delicious flavors tucked into this quesadilla! It's a great side to enjoy with a bowl of warm and delicious soup like Progresso!
lauren.kelly
Thanks Taylor!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
It's cold and rainy here and this soup and sandwich combo sounds just perfect! I love all the pretty greens in that quesadilla, and I'm a huge fan of wild rice AND Progresso!
lauren.kelly
Good taste, Susan! 😉