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Mediterranean Quesadillas with spinach, feta cheese, mozzarella, and red onion.

Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella, and Red Onion

These Mediterranean quesadillas are a comforting dish featuring fresh spinach, crumbled feta, gooey mozzarella, and sharp red onion, all wrapped in crispy flour tortillas. Perfect for gatherings and adaptable for various palates.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling

  • 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped) Use fresh baby spinach or mature leaves; wilt if necessary.
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese For different melt textures, swap with fontina or provolone.
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese Substitute with goat cheese for a milder flavor.
  • 1 small tomato (diced) Roma or vine-ripened are best; use roasted red peppers if out of season.
  • ¼ cup red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Use neutral olive oil for cooking.
  • to taste black pepper Add for flavor.

Tortilla

  • 4 pieces flour tortillas Can substitute with whole wheat or gluten-free options.

Instructions
 

Make the Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, chopped spinach, diced tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • If using juicy tomatoes, pat them dry to avoid sogginess. Optionally, add lemon zest or oregano for flavor.

Assemble the Quesadillas

  • Lay one tortilla flat and place one-fourth of the filling mixture on half of the tortilla. Fold it over to cover the filling, pressing gently at the edges to seal.
  • For a layered melt, sprinkle a small amount of mozzarella on the bottom half first.

Cook the Quesadillas

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat, adding olive oil to coat.
  • Place the filled tortilla in the skillet and cook for about 3–4 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
  • Flip carefully and cook for another 3–4 minutes until both sides are crispy and cheese is melted.
  • If the outside is browning too fast, lower the heat and cover briefly.

Serve

  • Remove from heat and slice into wedges. Serve warm.
  • Optionally add flaky sea salt or fresh herbs for garnish.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating in a skillet or oven to restore crispiness. Quesadillas can be frozen before cooking and made ahead of time.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
Keyword Feta Quesadilla, Mediterranean Quesadilla, Quesadilla, Spinach Quesadilla, Vegetarian Recipe
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