Description
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with these Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas. Loaded with sautéed veggies, two types of cheese, and a hint of spices, these quesadillas are a flavorful twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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Veggie Filling:
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For the Quesadillas:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Optional Sauce (Quick Garlic Yogurt Dip):
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggie Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion until tender. Add spinach, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until spinach wilts.
- Assemble the Quesadillas: On a tortilla, sprinkle mozzarella on one half. Add sautéed veggies, olives, and feta. Fold tortilla in half.
- Cook the Quesadillas: Cook on a skillet until golden and crispy, and cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve: Slice into wedges, garnish with parsley, and serve with yogurt dip if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
