🌯🔥 Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas with Feta & Hot Honey Drizzle
Crispy, golden quesadillas filled with smoky grilled vegetables, briny feta, and melty cheese—finished with a sweet-spicy hot honey drizzle. These Mediterranean-inspired quesadillas are bold, colorful, and irresistibly satisfying.
🌿 Description
This dish brings Mediterranean vegetables—zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and olives—together with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, then tucks them into tortillas with feta and mozzarella. Grilled until crisp and finished with a drizzle of warm honey infused with chili, the result is a perfect balance of savory, salty, sweet, and spicy.
📝 Ingredients (Makes 4 quesadillas)
Grilled Veggies
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1 zucchini, sliced into rounds or planks
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
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½ red onion, sliced
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2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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½ tsp dried oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Quesadillas
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4 large flour or whole-wheat tortillas
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack)
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¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup sliced Kalamata olives (optional)
Hot Honey Drizzle
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¼ cup honey
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½–1 tsp chili flakes or chili paste (to taste)
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½ tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
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Grill the vegetables
Toss zucchini, bell peppers, and onion with olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Grill on a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes per side until tender and lightly charred. Chop roughly. -
Make hot honey
Warm honey in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in chili flakes and vinegar or lemon juice. Remove from heat. -
Assemble quesadillas
Lay tortillas flat. Sprinkle mozzarella over one half, add grilled veggies, olives, and feta. Fold tortillas in half. -
Grill quesadillas
Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Cook quesadillas 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. -
Finish & serve
Slice into wedges and drizzle lightly with hot honey just before serving.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
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Serve with tzatziki or garlic yogurt sauce
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Pair with a Mediterranean cucumber-tomato salad
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Great as a vegetarian main or party appetizer
❓ Q & A
Q: Can I bake these instead of grilling?
A: Yes! Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes, flipping once.
Q: What can I use instead of feta?
A: Goat cheese or ricotta salata work beautifully.
Q: Are these spicy?
A: The heat is mild—adjust chili flakes to your taste.
Q: Can I add protein?
A: Absolutely—grilled chicken, shrimp, or chickpeas fit well.
Q: Can I make them ahead?
A: Grill veggies and prep honey ahead; assemble and cook fresh for best crispness.
