Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach Feta (Printable)

Crispy tortillas with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and red onion ready in 21 minutes.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheeses

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Tortillas

06 - 4 whole wheat tortillas (8-inch)

→ Oils & Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
11 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing the pan

# Method:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. On one half of each tortilla, evenly spread the sautéed spinach mixture.
04 - Top with crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and sliced red onions.
05 - Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
06 - Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or brush with remaining olive oil.
07 - Place quesadillas in the skillet (in batches if necessary) and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
08 - Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve warm, optionally with tzatziki or a fresh side salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of warm, melty cheese with bright, fresh spinach hits every craving at once
  • These come together in barely 20 minutes but taste like they took much more thought and effort
  • Perfect for those nights when you want something satisfying but not too heavy
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting minute, otherwise the cheese will run right out when you cut them
  • Keep the heat at medium because high heat burns the tortilla before the cheese has time to melt properly
  • A pizza cutter makes the cleanest wedges but a sharp knife works perfectly fine too
03 -
  • Use a cast iron skillet if you have one, it creates the most beautiful golden crust on the tortillas
  • Let your shredded mozzarella come to room temperature before using for faster, more even melting
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