🫓 Baked Spinach & Mushroom Quesadillas (Mediterranean)
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
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4 large flour or whole-wheat tortillas
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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250 g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp dried thyme or basil
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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½ tsp smoked paprika (optional)
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup grated Parmesan
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Optional: sliced olives or sun-dried tomatoes
🔪 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Sauté filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft (2–3 minutes).
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Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms release moisture and turn golden (5–6 minutes).
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Stir in spinach, oregano, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook just until spinach wilts. Remove from heat.
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Assemble: Lay tortillas flat. Sprinkle mozzarella on half of each tortilla, add mushroom-spinach mixture, then feta and Parmesan. Fold over to close.
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Bake: Place quesadillas on the tray. Lightly brush tops with olive oil.
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Bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping once, until golden and crispy.
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Serve hot with yogurt-tzatziki or garlic sauce.
🌿 Mediterranean Serving Ideas
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Serve with tzatziki or herbed Greek yogurt
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Add a side of tomato-cucumber salad
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Drizzle lightly with lemon juice or chili oil
✅ Tips & Variations
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Use whole-wheat or low-carb wraps for a healthier option
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Add artichokes or roasted red peppers for extra Mediterranean flair
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For extra crispiness, broil for the last 1–2 minutes
