This Sautéed Spinach and Ricotta Tacos Recipe combines fresh spinach and creamy ricotta cheese for a delicious and nutritious filling. These tacos are quick to prepare and make for a perfect meal any day of the week.
The recipe is simple and allows for customization with your choice of toppings, making it a versatile option for taco night.
Quick and Easy Spinach and Ricotta Tacos
These tacos feature sautéed spinach mixed with ricotta cheese, all wrapped in soft tortillas. The recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small tortillas (corn or flour)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) for garnish
- Sliced avocado or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Spinach: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach with ricotta cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until warm and pliable.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the spinach and ricotta mixture onto each tortilla. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve: Serve the tacos warm with sliced avocado or lime wedges on the side.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tacos
- Calories: 220kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 20g