Veggie Quesadillas with Spinach & Garlic Recipe
A delicious and healthy take on quesadillas featuring grilled Mediterranean vegetables, fresh spinach, and a flavorful garlic layer, all melted together with mozzarella cheese in warm, crispy tortillas. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner that bursts with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Veggie Filling
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Spinach & Garlic Layer
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Quesadillas
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or Mediterranean cheese blend
- Optional: chili flakes or dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat Grill Pan: Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for grilling the vegetables.
- Grill Vegetables: Toss zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion slices with olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Grill them on the pan for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are tender and lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Spinach & Garlic: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil, then sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook just until wilted. Remove from heat immediately to preserve the bright color and flavor.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay each flour tortilla flat and sprinkle cheese evenly over one half. Layer the grilled vegetables and the cooked spinach-garlic mixture on top of the cheese. If desired, sprinkle chili flakes or dried basil for added flavor.
- Grill Quesadillas: Fold the tortillas over to cover the fillings. Grill the quesadillas on the pan for about 2-3 minutes per side until the tortillas are golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly.
- Serve: Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately hot. Optionally accompany them with yogurt sauce or hummus for extra taste.
Notes
- Use a grill pan or outdoor grill for authentic charred flavor.
- Feel free to substitute mozzarella with any Mediterranean cheese blend that melts well.
- Adding chili flakes can give a slight heat boost; adjust to your preference.
- For a gluten-free option, swap flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas.
- Serve with a side of yogurt sauce or hummus for a creamy contrast.
- Leftover quesadillas can be reheated in a pan or oven to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, grilled vegetables, spinach, garlic, quesadillas, vegetarian, quick lunch, healthy dinner