Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Spinach Feta Quesadillas featuring fresh spinach sautéed with aromatic spices, combined with creamy feta and mozzarella cheeses, all wrapped in crispy flour tortillas. Perfect as a quick lunch or appetizer, served with your favorite dipping sauces like sour cream, salsa, or tzatziki.
Ingredients
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Quesadilla Filling
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 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)
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking, optional)
- 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.
- Cook 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: Repeat the process for the remaining quesadillas.
- 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
- For a crispier quesadilla, cook on medium-low heat to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly without burning the tortilla.
- Feel free to add other fillings like sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for extra flavor.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate dietary preferences.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness.
