Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas (Printable View)

Crispy tortillas loaded with grilled zucchini, bell peppers, onions, spinach, and melted feta and mozzarella cheese.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium zucchini, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
03 - 1 red onion, sliced into rings
04 - 1 cup fresh spinach
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced

→ Dairy

07 - 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
08 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

→ Tortillas

09 - 4 large (10-inch) whole wheat tortillas

→ Oils & Seasonings

10 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for grilling
11 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat the grill to medium heat. Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large bowl, toss zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion with 1½ tablespoons olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until well coated.
03 - Arrange the vegetables in a single layer on the grill. Grill for 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred. Remove and let cool slightly.
04 - Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add spinach and cook, stirring, just until wilted. Remove from heat.
05 - Lay out tortillas on a work surface. On half of each tortilla, layer grilled vegetables, wilted spinach, cherry tomatoes, feta, and mozzarella. Fold the tortillas over to enclose the filling.
06 - Return assembled quesadillas to the grill or a large skillet. Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently, until golden brown and cheese is melted.
07 - Transfer to a board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice into wedges and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The char on the vegetables gives them this incredible smoky sweetness that you just cannot get from sautéing
  • Feta and mozzarella together strike this perfect balance between tangy and melty
  • These come together in under 40 minutes but taste like they took all afternoon
02 -
  • If your tortillas are cracking when you fold them, wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds first
  • Dont overload the tortillas or the cheese will escape onto the grill and burn
  • A fish spatula or very thin metal spatula makes flipping much easier
03 -
  • Brush the outside of each tortilla with a little olive oil before grilling for extra crispiness
  • If using a grill pan, work in batches rather than overcrowding so the tortillas toast evenly
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