
Savory Spinach and Feta Breakfast Quesadillas
15min
15min
4
485
Chef's Note
For a make-ahead option, prepare the spinach mixture and yogurt sauce the night before. You can also experiment with different herbs like mint or parsley in place of dill. For a crispier quesadilla, lightly brush the outside of the tortillas with olive oil before cooking.
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Ingredients
8 each large flour tortillas
4 cups fresh spinach
8 large eggs
1 cup feta cheese
1/2 medium red onion
2 cloves garlic
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh dill
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 each lemon
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Finely dice 1/2 medium red onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic. Halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes and chop 2 tablespoons of fresh dill.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add 4 cups of fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- 5
Transfer the spinach mixture to a bowl and wipe the skillet clean.
- 6
In a medium bowl, whisk 8 large eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano.
- 7
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft scrambled, about 3-4 minutes.
- 8
In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup Greek yogurt with the juice from 1/2 lemon and 1 tablespoon of the chopped dill. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 9
To assemble the quesadillas, place 4 tortillas on a clean work surface. Divide the scrambled eggs evenly among them, followed by the spinach mixture, halved cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 10
Top each with the remaining 4 tortillas and press gently to seal.
- 11
Heat the skillet over medium heat and cook each quesadilla for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- 12
Cut each quesadilla into quarters, garnish with the remaining dill, and serve with the yogurt-dill sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
485
24g
38g
26g
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