Description
Savor the delightful combination of fresh spinach, creamy feta, and melty mozzarella in these crispy quesadillas—perfect for quick weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the red onion thinly and crumble the feta cheese. Rinse the fresh spinach if needed.
- 2. Heat Up Your Skillet: In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil. Wait until it shimmers.
- 3. Sauté the Onions: Add the sliced red onions to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 4. Add the Spinach: Toss in the fresh spinach and stir until wilted, approximately 2 minutes; it should remain bright green.
- 5. Assemble Your Quesadilla: Place one tortilla flat on a plate. Sprinkle half with mozzarella cheese, then add a layer of sautéed spinach and onions followed by crumbled feta. Fold over like closing a book.
- 6. Cook the Quesadilla: Return to the skillet and cook each side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and slice into wedges.
- 7. Serve: Enjoy warm with salsa or guacamole on the side for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or mushrooms into your filling. Feel free to swap out feta for goat cheese or add spicy jalapeños for extra kick. To prevent sogginess, avoid overcrowding the skillet while cooking.