Spinach and Feta Quesadillas (Printable Version)
Crispy tortillas filled with sautéed spinach, creamy feta, and melted mozzarella cheese - ready in just 20 minutes!
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
02 - 1 clove garlic, minced
→ Dairy
03 - 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Tortillas
05 - 4 large flour tortillas
→ Spices
06 - Salt and pepper to taste
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
02 - Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
03 - In a bowl, combine the sautéed spinach and garlic with crumbled feta and mozzarella cheese.
04 - Heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Place one tortilla in the skillet and spread a quarter of the spinach and cheese mixture over half of the tortilla.
05 - Fold the tortilla over and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and the cheese has melted.
06 - Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve warm.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in just 20 minutes from start to finish
- Vegetarian friendly but protein packed
- Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
- Perfect balance of crispy exterior and gooey cheesy interior
02 -
- High in calcium from the combination of feta and mozzarella cheeses
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated for quick meals
- Excellent source of iron from the spinach
- Perfect for using up wilting spinach
03 -
- Toast the tortillas on both sides for about 30 seconds before adding fillings for the crispiest exterior
- Allow the spinach to cool slightly before mixing with cheese to preserve the feta texture
- Use a pizza cutter rather than a knife for clean slices without squeezing out the filling