Description
These Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas are a quick and flavorful meal packed with cheesy goodness and vibrant Mediterranean vegetables. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or light dinner, the quesadillas are loaded with sautéed zucchini, bell pepper, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and a blend of mozzarella and feta cheeses, all grilled to crispy perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Quesadilla Base
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Vegetables & Flavorings
- 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Optional
- Fresh spinach or arugula for extra greens
Instructions
- Preheat skillet: Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium heat to prepare for sautéing and grilling the quesadillas.
- Sauté vegetables: Toss the sliced zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried oregano. Sauté in the preheated skillet for 3 to 4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened and aromatic.
- Assemble quesadilla base: Place one tortilla onto the skillet. Evenly sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the tortilla to form the cheese base layer.
- Add vegetable and cheese layers: Layer the sautéed vegetables, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and optional greens such as fresh spinach or arugula on top of the mozzarella cheese.
- Top and seal: Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese over the vegetable and cheese layers and cover everything with the second tortilla.
- Grill quesadilla: Cook the quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, pressing gently with a spatula until the tortillas are golden brown and crisp, and the cheese inside has melted completely.
- Serve: Remove the quesadilla from the skillet, slice it into wedges, and serve warm for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use a nonstick skillet or grill pan to prevent sticking while cooking.
- Feel free to substitute the mozzarella with provolone or another melty cheese of your choice.
- Adding fresh greens like spinach or arugula boosts the nutritional value and adds a fresh crunch.
- Serve with a side of Greek yogurt or tzatziki for added creaminess and flavor.
- To make it vegan, substitute cheeses with plant-based alternatives and skip the feta.
