Description
Spinach and Feta Quesadillas are a crispy, Mediterranean-inspired lunch option ready in 20 minutes. This quick skillet recipe layers tender spinach, tangy feta, and melty mozzarella between golden tortillas for a bright, savory bite. Perfect for weeknights or a satisfying midday meal, it’s easy to customize with olives or red onion and cuts neatly into wedges. Flavorful, wholesome, and meal-prep friendly—great for busy kitchens, kids, and adults alike. Make-ahead options and reheats well, keeping textures crisp.
Ingredients
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Optional: sliced olives or red onion
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add spinach and sauté for 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine spinach, feta, mozzarella, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat.
- Sprinkle spinach mixture evenly over half of the tortilla.
- Fold tortilla over and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling.
- Slice into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, cook a bit longer until tortillas are deeply golden.
- Can substitute frozen spinach (thawed and drained) if fresh isn’t available.
- If you like extra tang, add sliced olives or a few red onions.
- Pair with a simple green salad or yogurt sauce for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, skillet-fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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