Description
Spinach and Feta Quesadillas: A Crispy, Cheesy Mediterranean Twist in Just 20 Minutes! These quick and flavorful quesadillas combine earthy spinach with tangy feta cheese for a satisfying meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or appetizers. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re easy to customize and packed with delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach, washed and chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for extra meltiness)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or butter for the skillet
- Sour cream, salsa, or guacamole for serving
Instructions
- Wash and chop fresh spinach, then sauté with garlic in olive oil until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine sautéed spinach with crumbled feta and mozzarella cheese in a bowl.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat, lightly grease, then place a tortilla in the pan.
- Spread half of the spinach-feta mixture on one side of the tortilla, fold over, and press gently.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm with sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or black beans.
- Use corn or almond flour tortillas for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days—reheat in a skillet or air fryer for best crispiness.
- Frozen spinach works too—just thaw and squeeze out excess water before using.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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