Description
These Spinach Feta Quesadillas are a quick and delicious vegetarian meal, combining sautéed fresh spinach with creamy feta and melted mozzarella cheese, all wrapped in crispy golden tortillas. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, they come together in just 20 minutes and can be served with your favorite dipping sauces like sour cream, salsa, or tzatziki.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadilla Components
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Seasoning and Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional, for extra flavor)
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking, optional)
Serving Suggestions
- Sour cream, salsa, or tzatziki sauce (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and sauté for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with a pinch of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano if using. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: Lay a tortilla flat on a clean surface. Sprinkle a portion of shredded mozzarella cheese over half of the tortilla, followed by a spoonful of the cooked spinach mixture. Top with crumbled feta cheese. Then, sprinkle with a little more mozzarella and fold the tortilla in half, covering the filling.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat. If desired, melt a small amount of butter in the pan for extra flavor.
- Grill Each Side: Place the assembled quesadilla in the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula to ensure the cheese melts and the tortilla becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Repeat Cooking: Repeat the process for the remaining quesadillas, adding butter as needed.
- Serve: Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the pan and let them cool slightly before slicing them into wedges. Serve with sour cream, salsa, or tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for best flavor and texture.
- Butter is optional but adds a rich flavor and helps achieve a crispier tortilla.
- You can substitute mozzarella with other melting cheeses like Monterey Jack for variation.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt as feta is naturally salty.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
