Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Quesadillas
A quick and delicious quesadilla filled with fresh spinach, feta cheese, and melting mozzarella, perfect for a cozy meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or mild melting cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 small tomato, sliced (optional)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedge for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry the spinach well.
- Heat the skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
- Sauté spinach for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Remove and set aside.
- Warm a tortilla in the pan for about 20 to 30 seconds on one side.
- Flip the tortilla, add shredded cheese, then sprinkle feta and spinach. Add onion or tomato if using.
- Fold the tortilla or place a second one on top.
- Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts. Press gently with a spatula.
- Remove, rest for 1 minute, cut into wedges, and serve.
Notes
Serve hot with a lemon wedge. Pair with a green salad or pickled onions for extra contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg