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Vibrant Mediterranean Quesadillas filled with fresh vegetables and herbs.

Vibrant Mediterranean Quesadillas

These vibrant Mediterranean quesadillas are packed with feta, mozzarella, fresh spinach, and tomatoes, making for a quick, colorful, and flavor-forward dish that everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Quesadilla Filling
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped (packed) Squeeze excess moisture from chopped spinach to avoid sogginess.
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Use part-skim mozzarella for a lighter option.
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese Substitute with queso fresco or cotija if needed.
  • 1 small tomato, diced Dice finely for picky eaters.
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Brush the outside lightly with olive oil before cooking for crisp edges.
  • to taste Black pepper
For Cooking
  • 4 pieces flour tortillas Can swap for whole-wheat or low-carb tortillas.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mozzarella, feta, chopped spinach, diced tomato, sliced red onion, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir until the mixture is evenly mixed.
  2. Lay one tortilla flat. Spoon one quarter of the filling onto one half of the tortilla. Fold the empty half over the filling and press gently to seal. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Cooking
  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan.
  2. Place a filled tortilla in the skillet. Cook until the underside is golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden and the cheeses melt, another 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust heat if necessary.
  4. Transfer the finished quesadilla to a cutting board. Let it rest for 1 minute, then slice into wedges and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve wedges on a platter with small bowls for dipping. Pair with tzatziki, roasted potatoes, or pickled peppers for the full Mediterranean experience. Can be made ahead of time and reheated.

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