Description
These Mediterranean Quesadillas combine fresh spinach, tangy feta, creamy mozzarella, and zesty red onion folded into warm flour tortillas. Perfect as a quick and flavorful appetizer or light meal, they offer a delightful blend of Mediterranean flavors with crispy golden edges and melty cheese inside.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small tomato (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Other
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded mozzarella, crumbled feta, chopped spinach, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and black pepper. Mix all ingredients thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon one-fourth of the filling mixture onto half of the tortilla, then fold the other half over to cover the filling completely, forming a half-moon shape.
- Heat the skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the tablespoon of olive oil. Allow the oil to warm but not smoke.
- Cook the quesadilla: Place the folded tortilla with filling into the hot skillet. Cook for 4 minutes or until the bottom is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and finish cooking: Carefully flip the quesadilla using a spatula, and cook the other side for another 4 minutes until it is also golden and the cheese inside is melted.
- Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet, slice into wedges, and serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier alternative.
- To add a spicy kick, sprinkle some crushed red pepper flakes into the filling.
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of dried oregano or fresh basil to the filling mixture.
- If you prefer, substitute the olive oil with a small amount of butter for richer taste.
- These quesadillas can be made ahead and reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
