Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach Feta (Printable)

Crispy tortillas filled with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and red onion. Ready in 20 minutes for a quick vegetarian meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Cheeses

04 - 3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
05 - 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Tortillas

06 - 4 whole wheat tortillas (8-inch)

→ Oils & Seasoning

07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
10 - Salt and pepper, to taste
11 - Cooking spray or additional olive oil for greasing the pan

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add the chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes if using. Remove from heat.
03 - Lay the tortillas on a flat surface. On one half of each tortilla, evenly spread the sautéed spinach mixture. Top with crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and sliced red onions.
04 - Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
05 - Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or brush with remaining olive oil. Place quesadillas in the skillet (in batches if necessary) and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
06 - Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Serve warm, optionally with tzatziki or a fresh side salad.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The salty feta and creamy mozzarella create this perfect melty harmony that feels way more special than regular quesadillas
  • They come together in under 25 minutes but look and taste like something from a proper Mediterranean restaurant
02 -
  • Don't skip the resting minute because the cheese needs that time to set slightly or it will ooze out everywhere when you cut
  • Crowding the pan makes the tortilla steam instead of crisp up, so cook in batches if your skillet isn't big enough
03 -
  • Squeeze excess moisture from the spinach after wilting if it seems especially wet, which prevents soggy tortillas
  • Room temperature cheese melts more evenly and quickly than cold from the fridge
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