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Mediterranean Spinach Quesadillas

Quick and delicious Mediterranean-inspired quesadillas packed with spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 medium onion, diced Grab those veggie tears if needed!
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • to taste salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh herbs (like parsley or basil)
  • Your favorite salsa or hummus for dipping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and toss in the diced onion. Sauté it for about 3-5 minutes until it becomes soft and a little golden.
  2. Add the chopped spinach and cook everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts down. Season with salt and pepper.
Assembly
  1. Lay out the tortillas flat. On one half of each tortilla, sprinkle a generous amount of the sautéed onion and spinach mix.
  2. Top with crumbled feta and shredded mozzarella cheese.
Cooking
  1. Fold the tortillas over to create a half-moon shape. Wipe the skillet clean and cook each quesadilla in the pan for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and the cheese melts.
Serving
  1. Let them cool for a minute before slicing into wedges. Serve with fresh herbs and a side of salsa or hummus.

Notes

You can substitute other cheeses or add cherry tomatoes and bell peppers for extra crunch. Prep the filling ahead of time for convenience.