Mediterranean Quesadillas Spinach Feta (Printable Version)

Crispy tortillas with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and red onion ready in 21 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 pepper to taste
11 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil for pan

# How to Prepare:

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 and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay tortillas flat. Spread spinach mixture on one half of each tortilla. 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.
05 - Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat, lightly coated with cooking spray or remaining olive oil. Cook quesadillas 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 and serve warm, optionally with tzatziki or side salad.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of salty feta and melty mozzarella creates the most incredible texture contrast
  • These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a restaurant
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting step after cooking or you will lose half your cheese to the cutting board
  • Dont overcrowd the pan or you will steam the tortillas instead of getting them crispy
03 -
  • Use a pizza cutter to slice the quesadillas—it makes much cleaner cuts than a knife
  • If your tortillas seem stiff, warm them in the microwave for 15 seconds before assembling
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