Description
These Spinach Feta Quesadillas are a delicious fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican flavors. Packed with spinach, feta, and mozzarella cheese, these quesadillas are easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- sour cream or tzatziki for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Spinach Feta Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté garlic, add spinach, salt, and pepper, cook until wilted. Stir in feta cheese.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Fill tortillas with mozzarella and spinach-feta mixture, fold in half.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Pan-fry filled tortillas until golden brown and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream or tzatziki.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the filling.
- Whole wheat tortillas can be used for a healthier alternative.
- If making in batches, these quesadillas can also be baked in the oven at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop, Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired, Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wedges
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
