Description
Mediterranean Quesadillas are a delicious and healthy twist on the classic quesadilla, featuring fresh tomatoes, spinach, red onion, and a blend of feta and mozzarella cheeses wrapped in burrito-style tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this recipe combines fresh Mediterranean flavors with melty, cheesy goodness for a satisfying meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 diced tomato (grape or cherry tomatoes preferred for sweetness)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
Cheese
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Others
- 3 burrito-style tortillas
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Combine the diced tomato, red onion, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese in a bowl. Mix well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Assemble quesadillas: Lay each burrito-style tortilla flat and place about one-third of the filling on one half of each tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling and create a half-moon shape.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat a small amount of oil in a large flat pan or griddle over medium heat. Place a quesadilla on the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until the tortilla is lightly browned and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove from heat and cut each quesadilla into 4 slices. Serve warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Notes
- Use grape or cherry tomatoes for a sweeter, more flavorful quesadilla filling.
- Pressing down with the spatula helps melt the cheese evenly and creates a crispier exterior.
- These quesadillas make a nutritious weekend lunch or a quick, hearty weeknight dinner.
- Feel free to add other Mediterranean ingredients like olives or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 oz
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 933 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
