Cheesy and full of healthy spinach and eggs, these spinach tortilla pockets are great for both breakfast and lunch. The tortillas are filled with spinach, cheese, and eggs before being cooked until the tortilla is golden brown and the eggs are set. This meal is hearty enough to be served on its own but can also be paired with a tossed salad for lunch or a side of fresh fruit for breakfast.
To make the spinach tortilla pockets, you start by wilting spinach with butter, salt, and garlic powder. Then, the tortilla is filled with the spinach mixture and eggs before being cooked in a pan until both sides are golden. Taking only moments to prepare, this is a great dish to make when you don’t have a lot of time but want a nutritious and filling meal.
What are Spinach Tortilla Pockets?
Spinach tortilla pockets are tortillas that have a spinach, egg, and cheese filling. Once the tortillas are topped with the spinach and cheese, the sides are pinched together into a triangle shape, which allows you to add the eggs without them oozing out of the tortilla. Then, the entire tortilla pocket is cooked in a pan on the stove until the eggs are set and the tortilla is golden brown.
Pro Tips
- Don’t overcook the spinach if it may have a slimy texture. You simply want to cook it until it is just wilted.
- When making the flour paste, use a fork or small whisk to ensure it doesn’t have any lumps.
- Use large tortillas as they will be the easiest to assemble.
- Keep an eye on the heat level when you are cooking the spinach tortilla pockets to prevent them from burning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Cheese Should Be Used in Spinach Tortilla Pockets?
It is best to choose a cheese that melts easily as that will help hold the tortillas together. This recipe calls for mozzarella but you could easily use Swiss cheese or cheddar if you prefer.
Can I Use Whole Wheat Tortillas Instead?
Yes, you definitely could! While they will have a different appearance, they are also delicious with a slightly earthier flavor.
What Else Can I Add to Spinach Tortilla Pockets?
These tortillas are easily customizable so you can add other types of cheese to them if you like or even other cooked vegetables or fresh herbs. They would also be great with bacon or ham added to them.
How to Store Spinach Tortilla Pockets
These tortillas are best served as soon as they are made, but if you have some left over, you can store them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days. Then, you can warm them up in the oven until the tortilla is re-crisped and the filling is warmed through.
Ingredients
How to Make Spinach Tortilla Pockets
In a bowl, mix the water with the flour until combined. Melt the butter in a pan on the stove, add the spinach, salt, and garlic powder, and cook until wilted.
In a bowl, mix the water with the flour until combined. Melt the butter in a pan on the stove, add the spinach, salt, and garlic powder, and cook until wilted.
Place the tortilla on a work surface and top it with the cheese and spinach mixture. Brush the edges with the flour mixture and pinch the edges of the tortilla into a triangle.
Place the tortilla on a work surface and top it with the cheese and spinach mixture. Brush the edges with the flour mixture and pinch the edges of the tortilla into a triangle.
Heat oil in a pan on the stove and add the tortilla pocket.
Heat oil in a pan on the stove and add the tortilla pocket.
Add the egg and additional cheese, and cover it and allow it to cook until the egg is set and the cheese is melted. Flip the tortilla pocket over and allow it to continue cooking until golden on the other side.
Add the egg and additional cheese, and cover it and allow it to cook until the egg is set and the cheese is melted. Flip the tortilla pocket over and allow it to continue cooking until golden on the other side.
Remove from the heat and serve immediately!
Remove from the heat and serve immediately!
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