Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach and Feta (Printable)

Golden tortillas stuffed with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and red onions. Ready in 20 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 (optional)
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
11 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing the pan

# Method:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. On one half of each tortilla, evenly spread the sautéed spinach mixture. Top with crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and sliced red onions.
04 - Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
05 - Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or brush with remaining olive oil. Place quesadillas in the skillet (in batches if necessary) and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
06 - Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve warm, optionally with tzatziki or a fresh side salad.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • The salty feta melts into creamy mozzarella for that perfect cheese pull in every bite
  • Ready in 21 minutes but tastes like something you would order at a cozy café
  • Easily customizable with whatever vegetables you have in your crisper drawer
02 -
  • Do not overload the tortillas or the cheese will escape while cooking and create a mess in your pan
  • Letting them rest for that full minute before cutting prevents all the cheese from oozing out
  • Keep the heat at medium to ensure the tortilla crisps up without burning before the cheese melts
03 -
  • Use a box grater to shred your own mozzarella instead of buying pre shredded cheese for superior melting
  • Place a second heavy skillet on top while cooking for even better contact and extra crispy results
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