Mediterranean Quesadillas with Spinach and Feta (Printable Version)

Crispy tortillas filled with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and red onion. Ready in 21 minutes.

# The Ingredients 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

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

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.
04 - Top with crumbled feta, shredded mozzarella, and sliced red onions.
05 - Fold each tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
06 - Heat a clean non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray or brush with remaining olive oil.
07 - 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.
08 - Remove from the skillet and let rest for 1 minute. Slice into wedges with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
09 - Serve warm, optionally with tzatziki or a fresh side salad.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • They're ready in under 20 minutes, which means dinner can actually happen on a weeknight without the stress.
  • One skillet is all you need, so cleanup isn't the usual kitchen disaster.
  • The cheese melts into this perfect golden situation where feta's tanginess plays beautifully against creamy mozzarella.
  • They work as an appetizer when people show up unexpectedly, or as a light main if you're eating alone with your favorite show.
02 -
  • Don't skip the one-minute rest after cooking, or your cheese will run everywhere when you slice. I learned this the messy way the first time I made them.
  • If your spinach is very wet after wilting, give it a quick press with a wooden spoon to release excess moisture, otherwise your quesadilla gets soggy instead of crispy.
  • The pan temperature matters more than you'd think; too low and the tortilla stays chewy, too high and the outside browns before the cheese melts inside.
03 -
  • If your pan is non-stick and well-seasoned, you barely need any oil, which keeps them from being heavy. A well-loved skillet is better than a brand-new one for this.
  • The moment you see cheese starting to peek out at the edges is when you know it's melted inside; that's your signal to flip, not a disaster.
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