Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach, Feta, Mozzarella, and Red Onion
Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic favorite with these Mediterranean Quesadillas. Bursting with fresh spinach, creamy feta, melty mozzarella, and zesty red onion, this quick recipe is not only flavorful but also nutritious. Perfect for lunch or dinner, these quesadillas can easily be adapted for vegan and gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 4 flour tortillas
- 1 cup fresh spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small tomato (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mozzarella, feta, spinach, tomatoes, red onion, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
- Lay one tortilla flat. Place one-fourth of the filling mixture onto half of the tortilla.
- Fold the tortilla over to cover the filling.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add olive oil and let it heat up.
- Place the filled tortilla in the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure even melting and browning.
- Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg