Description
Spinach and Feta Quesadillas are a deliciously satisfying dish that combines the nutrition of fresh spinach with the creamy tang of feta cheese, all wrapped in crispy, golden-brown tortillas. These quesadillas are perfect for quick lunches or casual dinners, easily customizable with your choice of additional vegetables or proteins.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for frying)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add washed spinach and sauté until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine the wilted spinach with crumbled feta and shredded cheese; mix well.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet, spoon half the filling onto one side, and fold the tortilla over.
- Cook for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
- Slice into wedges and serve immediately with salsa or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, include minced garlic when sautéing the spinach. Customize your quesadillas by adding sun-dried tomatoes or grilled chicken for extra variety.