Easy Mediterranean Quesadilla
A delicious blend of traditional quesadilla elements with vibrant Mediterranean ingredients, perfect for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional)
Ingredients
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- 2 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/2 cup cooked chicken (optional)
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup spinach or arugula
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Place one tortilla in the skillet and sprinkle half of the cheese evenly over it.
- Add cooked chicken, olives, tomatoes, and spinach.
- Top with the remaining cheese and then place the second tortilla on top.
- Cook for about 3-4 minutes until the bottom tortilla is golden brown and the cheese starts to melt.
- Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
Notes
Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking. Feel free to substitute cooked chicken with other proteins or vegetables based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/mediterranean-quesadilla/