Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach Feta (Print View)

Golden tortillas filled 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
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
11 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil for pan

# Directions:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay tortillas on a flat surface. On one half of each tortilla, evenly spread the sautéed spinach mixture. Top with crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and sliced red onions.
04 - Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape, pressing gently to seal the filling inside.
05 - Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or remaining olive oil. Place quesadillas in the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese has melted.
06 - Remove from 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 salty tang of feta cuts through the mozzarella making every bite interesting not just cheesy
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like they came from a restaurant kitchen
02 -
  • Overstuffing seems like a good idea until cheese starts leaking out the sides and burning on your pan, so resist the urge to pile everything in
  • Medium heat might feel too slow but higher heat will burn the tortilla before the cheese has time to melt properly
03 -
  • Drain any excess liquid from the spinach after wilting, pressing it gently with a spoon or your hands
  • Let the quesadilla rest for that full minute before cutting, otherwise the hot cheese will ooze out everywhere
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