Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prepare the Filling
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced red onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach has completely wilted down, about 3-5 minutes. Season with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Remove the skillet from heat and let the spinach mixture cool slightly for 5 minutes.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooled spinach mixture with the crumbled feta cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined.
Assemble and Cook the Quesadillas
- Place one large flour tortilla on a clean work surface. Spread about 1/4 of the spinach and cheese filling evenly over the entire surface of the tortilla, leaving about a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Top with another flour tortilla, gently pressing down.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or on a griddle over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place one assembled quesadilla into the skillet.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. You may need to press down gently with a spatula to ensure even browning and melting. Transfer the cooked quesadilla to a cutting board.
- Repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas, adding a little more olive oil to the pan if needed between batches.
- Once all quesadillas are cooked, slice each one into 4 or 6 wedges. Serve immediately with your favorite Mediterranean-inspired dipping sauce, such as tzatziki, plain Greek yogurt, or a lemon-dill sauce.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, you can add 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes or a handful of pitted Kalamata olives to the filling mixture. To keep quesadillas warm while cooking batches, you can place them on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 200°F (95°C).
