Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach and Red Onion recipe
These Mediterranean Quesadillas are a delicious fusion of fresh spinach, creamy feta, melted mozzarella, and zesty red onion all wrapped in warm flour tortillas. Perfect as a quick lunch or light dinner, they bring together vibrant Mediterranean flavors in a comforting, easy-to-make quesadilla.
- Author: Victoria
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 quesadillas (serves 4) 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snack
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Filling
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small tomato, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Tortillas and Cooking
- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, feta, spinach, diced tomato, red onion, and black pepper. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly mixed to create the filling.
- Assemble the quesadilla: Lay one flour tortilla flat on a clean surface. Spread one-fourth of the filling mixture evenly onto half of the tortilla. Fold the other half of the tortilla over the filling to form a half-moon shape.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the olive oil. Allow the oil to warm up for about a minute to ensure even cooking.
- Cook the quesadilla: Place the filled tortilla onto the heated skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, pressing gently with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the tortilla brown evenly. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the cooked quesadilla from the skillet and let it rest for a minute. Slice into wedges and serve warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute flour tortillas with whole wheat tortillas for added fiber.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the filling.
- If you prefer a vegetarian but vegan-friendly version, replace cheeses with plant-based alternatives.
- Make sure the skillet is properly heated before cooking to avoid soggy tortillas.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a pan or toaster oven for best texture maintenance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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