Description
Mediterranean Quesadillas are a simple, healthy, and delicious recipe combining fresh diced tomatoes, red onion, spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheeses stuffed inside warm burrito-style tortillas. Ready in just 15 minutes, these quesadillas make a perfect nutritious lunch or quick weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 1 diced tomato (grape, cherry, 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
- Oil for cooking (about 1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Prepare filling: In a bowl, combine the diced tomato, diced red onion, chopped spinach, feta cheese, and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble quesadillas: Lay each burrito-style tortilla flat and spoon about one-third of the filling onto one half of each tortilla. Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling, creating a half-moon shape.
- Cook quesadillas: Heat a small amount of oil in a large flat pan or on a griddle over medium heat. Place the folded tortillas on the heated surface. Cook each side for 3 to 4 minutes, pressing down gently with a spatula until the tortillas are lightly browned and the cheese inside has melted.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the pan and cut each into 4 slices. Serve warm with optional toppings such as sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo for added flavor.
Notes
- Use grape or cherry tomatoes for a naturally sweeter flavor.
- Pressing down gently while cooking helps melt the cheese evenly and create a crispy exterior.
- Serve with fresh salsa, sour cream, or guacamole to enhance taste and texture.
- These quesadillas make a great quick meal for busy weeknights or a nutritious weekend lunch.
- You can substitute spinach with kale or arugula if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 oz
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 933 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
