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Greek quesadillas are the ultimate in fast and easy dinner ideas! The delicious filling features spinach, red pepper, olives and feta cheese.
We love spending time in our kitchen, but many weeknights Alex and I are not up for much of a challenge. We often save our cooking adventures for the weekend.
Quesadillas are one of those brilliantly simple dishes that welcome creativity and fusion. We’re excited to share these Greek quesadillas: a Mediterranean-inspired variation that combines the convenience of this Mexican favorite with the bold, fresh flavors of Greek cuisine!
Key ingredients in Greek quesadillas
There’s something so satisfying about the combination of crispy tortillas with melty cheese. When you add in Greek ingredients like tangy feta, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs, you create something truly special! These Greek quesadillas offer a refreshing twist that works beautifully for lunch, dinner, or even cut into smaller pieces as an appetizer for your next gathering. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
- Feta cheese and mozzarella cheese: Crumbled and slightly melty, feta adds that signature tangy Greek flavor.
- Spinach: A a nutritious addition that pairs perfectly with feta.
- Kalamata olives: For that distinctive briny flavor that’s quintessentially Greek.
- Red onions: Thinly sliced for a hint of sharpness.
- Diced roasted red peppers: For color and a tangy flavor.
- Oregano: The herb that defines Greek cuisine.
- Tzatziki (optional): For dipping, tzatziki sauce adds a cool, creamy element.
Why you’ll love this recipe
These Greek quesadillas aren’t just delicious – they’re also incredibly versatile. You can prep the ingredients ahead of time for a quick weeknight dinner, pack them for lunch (they reheat surprisingly well), or serve them as a party appetizer. They’re such a fun spin on the classic and make a great family dinner or Friday night dinner idea!
Dietary notes
This Greek quesadillas recipe is vegetarian. For gluten-free, use gluten-free tortillas.
Greek Quesadillas
Greek quesadillas are the ultimate in fast and easy dinner ideas! The delicious filling features spinach, red pepper, olives and feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek inspired
Ingredients
- 8 whole wheat tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 red onion
- 2 roasted red peppers from a jar
- ½ cup Kalamata or black olives
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh chopped oregano (or 2 teaspoons dried)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Thinly slice the spinach. Thinly slice the red onion, roasted red peppers and olives. Chop the fresh oregano (if using).
- For each quesadilla, place a tortilla on a plate and evenly spread with ¼ of the spinach, red onion, roasted red peppers, black olives, mozzarella cheese, feta cheese, and oregano. Sprinkle with a few red pepper flakes (if using).
- Heat a large non-stick skillet* over medium heat for a few minutes. Place the loaded tortilla on the griddle and place another tortilla on top. Cook until browned on the bottom, then flip and cook until browned on the other side, a few minutes per side.
- Remove the tortilla and cut into wedges with a pizza cutter. If making several quesadillas at once, keep them warm in a 300°F oven.
Notes
Inspired by Better Homes and Gardens
*Alternative method: If you’ve cooking for a crowd, you can bake quesadillas in the oven.
More easy Greek recipes
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Original recipe posted in Jan 2012; updated in Jan 2025.
What a delicious and fun twist on quesadillas. It was easy to make and the whole family enjoyed this.
Loved the Mediterranean flavors of these quesadillas, great for a quick lunch 😋
I made these over the weekend, so I could eat them during the week. I followed the recipe to the letter. I love these quesadillas! I doubled the recipe and made enough so I can freeze them and pull them out when I need a quick delicious meal! Thank you for the mazing recipe!
I made these tonight with homemade whole wheat tortillas from scratch. They were absolutely delicious. Thanks for the cooking inspiration.
Fantastic simple and yummy recipe. Thanks for sharing!
This look delicious. I rarely eat olives but don’t mind when I do and my mom likes them so I’ll have to make this some time ^_^.