Mediterranean Quesadillas Spinach Feta (Printable Version)

Crisp quesadillas filled with spinach, feta, mozzarella, and herbs for a quick and tasty meal.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 6 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
02 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

→ Dairy

05 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

→ Base

07 - 4 large flour tortillas, 8 to 10 inch

→ Pantry

08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter for cooking
09 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until just wilted, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a colander and press out excess moisture.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled feta cheese, shredded mozzarella, sliced red onion, oregano, and fresh herbs. Add the cooled cooked spinach and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
03 - Lay a tortilla flat on a clean work surface. Spread one quarter of the filling evenly over half of the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edges. Fold the tortilla in half to form a half-moon shape. Repeat with remaining three tortillas and filling.
04 - Wipe out the skillet and return to medium heat. Add a small amount of olive oil or butter. Cook each quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the exterior is golden brown and the cheese is completely melted.
05 - Remove quesadillas from heat and let rest for 1 minute. Slice each quesadilla into wedges. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm with preferred accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling stays warm and creamy inside while the tortilla gets that perfect crispy-golden exterior in minutes.
  • You can prep everything ahead and just cook when hunger strikes, making it ideal for chaotic weeknights.
  • It tastes restaurant-quality but uses ingredients you probably already have or can grab without a specialty trip.
02 -
  • Pressing the spinach dry is absolutely essential—wet spinach creates a soggy, steamy filling that never crisps properly and makes the tortilla weep.
  • Don't overcrowd the filling; a quarter of the mixture per tortilla is plenty, and restraint here actually creates a better texture and ensures the quesadilla cooks evenly.
03 -
  • Shred your own mozzarella if you have time; pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that keep it from melting as smoothly and gorgeously as freshly shredded will.
  • Keep a damp paper towel nearby while cooking so you can wipe your spatula between flips—it prevents cheese shreds from sticking and tearing the tortilla.
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