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Mediterranean Quesadillas

Delicious Mediterranean Quesadillas for Easy Weeknight Meals

Enjoy these delicious Mediterranean Quesadillas, a perfect blend of creamy feta, zesty olives, and fresh spinach for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 1 minute
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings: 4 quesadillas
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Quesadilla
  • 4 large Tortillas Consider using whole wheat for added fiber.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh, can substitute with kale.
  • 1 cup Feta Cheese Creamy and strong flavor, can substitute with mozzarella.
  • 0.5 cup Olives Kalamata or black olives are great choices.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Cherry or sun-dried tomatoes work beautifully.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For coating tortillas, avoid sogginess.
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs (e.g., oregano) Use fresh or dried variants.
For Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt For drizzling or dipping.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish.
  • to taste Hot Sauce For extra heat.

Equipment

  • skillet
  • spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Lightly brush the outside of each tortilla with olive oil.
  3. Layer spinach, feta, tomatoes, and olives on one half of each tortilla; fold in half.
  4. Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Flip the quesadilla using a spatula and cook the other side for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet and let rest on a cutting board for 1 minute before slicing.
  7. Serve warm with optional toppings like sour cream, parsley, or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quesadillaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

To avoid soggy quesadillas, do not overstuff them. Use fresh ingredients for better flavors and rest before slicing for easier serving.

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