Description
This Mediterranean Quesadilla is a fusion of Greek and Mexican flavors, featuring a delicious combination of spinach, olives, red onion, tomatoes, feta, and mozzarella cheese all packed into a crispy tortilla.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups chopped spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup pitted chopped Greek olives
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced sweet grape tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups shredded feta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon minced Greek oregano
- 2 tablespoons Greek olive oil for drizzling (optional)
- 4 tablespoons Canola oil or butter for frying the quesadillas
- 4 flour tortillas
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mix together spinach, olives, red onion, tomatoes, feta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Greek oregano.
- Assemble the quesadillas: Place a tortilla on a flat surface, spread the filling on one half, fold the other half over, and press gently to seal.
- Cook the quesadillas: Heat oil or butter in a pan, add the quesadilla, cook until golden brown on both sides, and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Cut into wedges, drizzle with olive oil if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite Mediterranean ingredients like artichokes, roasted red peppers, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- For a healthier version, use whole wheat tortillas and reduce the amount of cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Mediterranean recipe, quesadilla, fusion cuisine, Greek flavors, Mexican dish