Description
Spinach and Feta Quesadillas feature gooey mozzarella, tangy feta, and sautéed spinach tucked inside crispy tortillas—a quick, nutritious, and flavorful vegetarian meal or snack.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 large flour tortillas
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: sour cream or salsa for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- In a bowl, combine sautéed spinach, feta, mozzarella, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Place a tortilla in the skillet, spoon filling onto one half, and fold tortilla into a half-moon.
- Cook quesadilla 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, pressing gently with a spatula.
- Remove, let cool slightly, slice into wedges, and serve with sour cream or salsa if desired.
Notes
- Add diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Include sautéed mushrooms for an earthy flavor.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes for tangy sweetness.
- Use gluten-free tortillas for dietary needs.
- Add cooked chicken or black beans for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack/Lunch
- Method: Sautéing and Pan-cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg