Description
Delicious Mediterranean quesadillas filled with fresh spinach, tangy feta, melted mozzarella, and crisp red onion, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Quesadilla 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 mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, chopped spinach, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to distribute evenly.
- Fill the tortillas: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spoon one-fourth of the filling mixture onto one 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 olive oil, allowing it to heat briefly but not smoke.
- Cook the quesadilla: Place the filled tortilla carefully into the skillet. Cook for about 4 minutes until the underside is golden brown and crispy.
- Flip and cook other side: Gently flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for another 4 minutes until golden and the cheese has melted inside.
- Serve warm: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, let it cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Add a pinch of dried oregano or crushed red pepper flakes for extra Mediterranean flavor.
- Ensure the skillet is well heated before adding the quesadilla to achieve a perfectly crispy crust.
- Substitute the tomato with sun-dried tomatoes for a more intense flavor.
- Serve with a side of tzatziki or Greek yogurt for an extra creamy dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 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: 30 mg
