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Flavorful Mediterranean Quesadillas Recipe

Flavorful Mediterranean Quesadillas Recipe


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Cheesy Mediterranean quesadillas blend Greek and Mexican flavors for a quick, delightful meal. Crisp tortillas filled with feta, olives, and herbs offer you a delicious culinary adventure across continents.


Ingredients

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  • 3 burrito-style tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 diced tomato
  • ⅓ cup diced red onion (28 g)

Instructions

  1. Prep Mixture: Combine diced tomatoes, red onion, baby spinach, feta, and mozzarella in a bowl, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
  2. Assemble Quesadilla: Position flour tortilla on work surface, spread mixture across half, leaving a small border, then fold empty side over filling and gently press to seal.
  3. Sauté Quesadilla: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium temperature, place quesadilla and cook for 3-4 minutes until bottom achieves golden-crisp texture, then flip and repeat on opposite side.
  4. Finish and Plate: Transfer quesadilla to cutting board, rest momentarily, slice into four triangular wedges, and serve immediately with sour cream, salsa, or pico de gallo for complementary dipping.

Notes

  • Cheese Melting Technique: Shred cheeses finely to ensure even, quick melting without clumping or creating hot spots.
  • Tortilla Pressing Tip: Use gentle, consistent pressure when folding to seal edges and prevent filling from spilling during cooking.
  • Heat Control Hack: Maintain medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior while allowing cheese to melt thoroughly without burning.
  • Resting Importance: Let quesadilla rest briefly after cooking to help cheese stabilize and prevent immediate filling spillage when cutting.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg