Description
Mediterranean Quesadillas combine the fresh flavors of diced tomatoes, red onion, and spinach with creamy feta and mozzarella cheeses, all melted inside warm burrito-style tortillas. This healthy and delicious recipe is quick to prepare, making it perfect for a nutritious weekend lunch or a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 diced tomato (grape or cherry tomatoes preferred for sweetness, or plum tomatoes)
- 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
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the diced tomato, red onion, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese, mixing well to blend the flavors.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Lay out each tortilla and place one-third of the filling on one half of each tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling.
- Heat the pan: Heat a small amount of oil in a large flat pan or on a griddle over medium heat, ensuring the surface is evenly coated.
- Cook the quesadillas: Place the folded tortillas on the heated pan and cook them for 4 minutes on each side. Press down gently with a spatula to flatten and help the cheese melt. Cook until both sides are lightly browned and the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve: Remove from heat, cut each quesadilla into 4 slices, and serve warm with your choice of toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo.
Notes
- Use grape or cherry tomatoes for a sweeter flavor in the filling.
- Pressing down with a spatula while cooking helps ensure the quesadillas brown evenly and the cheese melts nicely.
- These quesadillas can be customized with additional toppings such as olives or roasted peppers for extra Mediterranean flair.
- Serve with fresh salsa, sour cream, or pico de gallo for a complete meal.
- This recipe is quick to make, perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner in just 15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 oz
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 933 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
