Description
Mediterranean Quesadillas are a quick and healthy recipe featuring burrito-style tortillas filled with a delicious blend of feta and mozzarella cheeses, fresh spinach, diced tomato, and red onion. Perfect for a nutritious lunch or a speedy dinner, these quesadillas offer a satisfying combination of flavors and wholesome ingredients in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 diced tomato (grape/cherry or plum tomatoes recommended)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Other
- 3 burrito style tortillas
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Combine the diced tomato, red onion, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese in a mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Place about 1/3 of the filling mixture on one side of each tortilla, then fold the tortilla in half to encase the filling.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a small amount of oil in a large flat pan or on a griddle over medium heat. Transfer the folded tortillas to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortillas are lightly browned and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve: Remove the quesadillas from the pan and cut each into 4 slices. Serve warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Notes
- Use grape or cherry tomatoes for a sweeter, more flavorful filling.
- Press the quesadillas gently while cooking to ensure even browning and melting of cheese.
- These quesadillas make a quick and wholesome meal, perfect for busy weeknights or weekend lunches.
- Serve with a side of salsa or sour cream to enhance flavor.
- Spinach can be substituted with kale or other leafy greens if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 oz
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 933 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
