Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 cup

onions

finely chopped

1 pound

mixed salad greens

washed

1 pinch

salt

to taste

1 pinch

red pepper flakes

to taste

4 clove

garlic

minced

1 cup

feta cheese

crumbled

12 unit

corn tortillas

6-inch

4 ounce

mozzarella cheese

cut into small cubes

Step 1
~2 min

Finely chop the onions.

Step 2
~2 min

Wash the mixed salad greens well in a colander.

Step 3
~2 min

Mince the garlic.

Step 4
~2 min

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5
~2 min

Add the chopped onions to the skillet and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes.

Step 6
~2 min

Add the washed greens (with clinging water) to the skillet with the onions.

Step 7
~2 min

Season with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

Step 8
~2 min

Sprinkle the minced garlic over the greens.

Step 9
~2 min

Cook, stirring frequently, until the greens are tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 10
~2 min

Remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 11
~2 min

Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.

Step 12
~2 min

Heat 2 teaspoons of oil on a griddle or in a large skillet over medium heat, spreading it evenly.

Step 13
~2 min

Place a corn tortilla on the heated griddle and cook on one side until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 14
~2 min

Flip the tortilla to the other side.

Step 15
~2 min

Place 2-3 tablespoons of the greens and feta mixture in the center of the tortilla.

Step 16
~2 min

Sprinkle some mozzarella cheese over the greens and feta filling.

Step 17
~2 min

Use a spatula to fold the tortilla in half around the filling.

Step 18
~2 min

Cook until the tortilla is browned on one side, about 3 minutes.

Step 19
~2 min

Flip the quesadilla to the other side and cook until browned and the cheese is melted, about 3 minutes more.

Step 20
~2 min

Repeat the process until all tortillas and filling are used.

Step 21
~2 min

Serve immediately or keep warm in a 250-degree oven until all quesadillas are ready.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.

Serve with salsa or sour cream.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of guacamole and sour cream.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican rice
Black beans

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and home-cooked meal.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Snack

Popularity Score

65/100

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