Description
Mediterranean Quesadillas feature flour tortillas filled with a delicious blend of feta and mozzarella cheeses, fresh spinach, diced tomato, and red onion. This quick and wholesome recipe is perfect for a nutritious weekend lunch or a busy weeknight dinner, ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 diced tomato (grape/cherry tomatoes work best for a sweeter taste, or plum tomatoes)
- 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 cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the diced tomato, diced red onion, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay each burrito style tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon about one third of the filling onto one half of each tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a small amount of oil in a large flat pan or on a griddle over medium heat. Place one quesadilla at a time into the pan and cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Press down gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and melting of the cheese. The quesadilla should be lightly browned on both sides and cheese fully melted inside.
- Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the pan and cut it into 4 slices. Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use flour tortillas for the best texture and pliability when folding and cooking.
- Grape or cherry tomatoes provide a sweeter flavor but plum tomatoes are a good alternative.
- Pressing the quesadilla while cooking helps melt the cheese evenly and crisps the tortilla nicely.
- Feel free to add other Mediterranean ingredients like olives or roasted red peppers for variety.
- This recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for quick meals.
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
