Description
Mediterranean Quesadillas are a quick and delicious meal featuring burrito-style tortillas filled with a savory mix of diced tomatoes, red onion, fresh spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheeses. Cooked until golden and melty, these quesadillas are perfect for a nutritious lunch or a simple weeknight dinner packed with wholesome Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 diced tomato (grape, cherry, or plum tomatoes preferred)
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Tortillas
- 3 burrito-style tortillas
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomato, red onion, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix gently until well combined.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay each tortilla flat and place about 1/3 of the filling on one half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to enclose the filling, forming a half-moon shape.
- Heat the pan: Warm a large flat pan or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of oil to lightly coat the surface.
- Cook the quesadillas: Place each folded tortilla onto the heated pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, pressing down gently with a spatula, until both sides are golden brown and the cheese is melted inside.
- 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 tomato flavor that complements the cheeses.
- Pressing the quesadilla slightly while cooking helps achieve a crispy exterior and ensures the cheese melts evenly.
- Feel free to add your favorite toppings like guacamole or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- This recipe is great for a quick 15-minute meal for lunch or dinner.
- You can substitute burrito-style tortillas with large flour tortillas if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 oz
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 933 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
