Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas (Print)

Crispy tortillas with grilled vegetables, feta, and mozzarella—perfect Mediterranean flavors for any meal.

# Ingredients:

→ 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

# Directions:

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 contrast between warm tortillas and cool tangy feta creates the most satisfying bite
  • Grilling vegetables transforms ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary
  • Everything comes together in under forty minutes even on busy weeknights
02 -
  • Letting grilled vegetables cool slightly prevents the tortillas from becoming soggy before you cook them
  • Pressing down gently with your spatula while cooking helps the cheese melt evenly and creates better contact with the heat
  • That five minute rest period is crucial hot cheese needs time to set or it will ooze out when you slice
03 -
  • Dry your grilled vegetables on paper towels before assembling to prevent soggy tortillas
  • Use a cast iron skillet if cooking indoors because it holds heat and creates beautiful grill marks
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