Mediterranean Spinach Quesadillas
Ingredients:
½ pound baby spinach, 8 ounces
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
4 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, divided (about 1 cup)
4 flour tortillas, each about 7 to 8 inches in diameter
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1.5 ounces crumbled feta cheese, about 4 to 5 tablespoons
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil, to grease pan to cook quesadillas (about 1 tablespoon of oil per batch)
Plain Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Directions:
Add spinach, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to a 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Cover and cook until spinach has wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Allow the spinach to cool slightly.
Once cooled, squeeze the spinach in a fine mesh strainer or clean tea towel to remove excess moisture.
Chop the spinach finely.
To assemble quesadillas, distribute half of the mozzarella cheese over one half of each tortilla.
Top with spinach, then sprinkle with crushed red pepper flakes and oregano.
Add feta cheese, remaining mozzarella, and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Fold tortillas to form half-moons.
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-low heat. Cook quesadillas in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Serve hot, cut into halves, optionally with Greek yogurt.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes | Kcal: Approx. 350 kcal | Servings: 4