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Golden brown spinach and feta quesadillas sliced into wedges on a wooden board, served with fresh salsa and sour cream.

Mediterranean Spinach and Feta Quesadillas

A vibrant fusion of Mediterranean flavors packed into a crispy quesadilla. Fresh spinach, tangy feta, creamy mozzarella, and sweet red onion are seasoned and melted between golden tortillas for a quick and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 Large (10-inch) Flour Tortillas
  • 5 oz Fresh Baby Spinach about 5 cups loosely packed
  • 3/4 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Large non-stick skillet or griddle
  • Cutting Board
  • Spatula
  • Medium Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Prepare the Filling
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining quesadillas, adding a little more olive oil to the pan if needed between batches.
  5. 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).