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Greek quesadillas with tsatziki

Posted Jan 07, 2018 | Updated Sep 17, 2019 by Helen | 107 Comments |

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Ever tried Greek-Mex? Didn’t think so! Well, if you’ve ever tried Greek spanakopita, or feta cheese and spinach pie, you’ll absolutely love these Greek quesadillas with tsatziki! 

Greek quesadillas with tsatziki from Scrummy Lane

A few years down the line after leaving Greece, where I lived for many years, there are still so many things I miss about this beautiful country.

This view from my balcony, for one thing:

the view from my Athens Greece apartment!

Yes, this is really one of the sunsets I enjoyed from my apartment in Athens, Greece!

So despite not being sorry to escape certain elements of being there, I’ve really missed my balcony with the lovely view and stunning sunsets, sunshiny weather nearly every day, and colourful Greek salads with beautiful red and juicy tomatoes; the ones that leave a gorgeous pool of juice in the bottom of the bowl to mingle with the olive oil and be mopped up with crusty, freshly-baked bread.

Greek salad

I’m sorry. I know you now want to jump up immediately, dash down to the shops in search of some juicy tomatoes and make yourself one of these pretty unbeatable perfect Greek salads. And perhaps even move to Greece.

Well, go on then, but before you do, just humour me by staying around for a tiny while longer to hear all about these Greek quesadillas.

Greek quesadillas with tsatziki from Scrummy Lane

Now quesadillas you probably all know and love, but have you ever tried a Greek ‘spanakopita’ or spinach pie, often made with filo pastry? A freshly baked one from a local bakery in Greece is hard to beat as a late breakfast or mid-morning snack, or snack any time. The only ‘problem’ is that they do tend to be fairly oily so you don’t want to be eating them all the time.

So enter these little Greek quesadillas which cut out the oil but still deliver those perfectly paired classic Greek flavours of spinach, feta and dill … right into your mouth! I added a few chopped sun-dried tomatoes to mine for a little extra tang.

Making Greek Quesadillas
Making Greek Quesadillas
Making Greek Quesadillas

Instead of serving with a salsa, I decided to whip up a quick and easy traditional tsatziki sauce of yoghurt, garlic, cucumber, lemon juice and dill, with a drizzle of olive oil added at the end.

tsatziki from Scrummy Lane

This is simply lunch (or dinner) perfection.

Greek quesadillas with tsatziki from Scrummy Lane
Greek quesadillas with tsatziki from Scrummy Lane

Now that we live in Australia I do miss being able to pop down to a taverna in my neighbourhood for a traditional Greek meal. But I don’t miss Greek food itself because I still often make it for dinner!

If you’ve been following along with the blog for long, you’ll know that I often publish Greek recipes here. They may not be the best versions of Greek food you’ll ever have (because that would most likely be in Greece!), but they’re really simple versions, very very tasty.

If you’ve never really tried much Greek food before, I’d recommend starting with these recipes: Greek spinach and feta filo pie, easy moussaka (I just made this again yesterday and it’s as delicious as ever), Greek lemon and oregano chicken with crispy potatoes.

What about you? What would you miss the most life-style-wise about the place where you live? And are you going to make these Greek quesadillas?

If you do, please let me know what you think!

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Greek quesadillas with tsatziki

Have you ever tried Greek ‘spanakopita’ or spinach and feta cheese pie? If you have, you’ll know how delicious it is. Try this lighter Greek-Mex version, served with a traditional side of fresh and tangy tsatziki sauce.
4.5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Cuisine Greek
Servings (click to change) 2
Author Helen

Ingredients (UK/Australia? Click below for grams/ml)

cups/ounces – grams/ml

For the quesadillas

  • 7 ounces spinach (fresh)
  • 2 scallions / spring onions, chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon dill (fresh) chopped
  • 2.5 ounces feta cheese
  • 3 sun-dried tomatoes chopped (optional)
  • 4 flour tortillas (I used 20cm-diameter ones)
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • olive oil for cooking

For the tsatziki sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yoghurt (don’t use ordinary yogurt – it’s too thin)
  • 0.5 cloves garlic chopped finely or minced
  • 1 cucumber (medium) diced finely
  • 1 teaspoon chopped dill
  • 2 squeezes lemon juice
  • black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil
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Instructions
 

  • Wash the spinach, then wilt it down in a pan (or even in the microwave) for a few minutes. Afterwards, squeeze out as much of the water as you can by pressing it down into a colander or even squeezing it with your hands. Put it into a large bowl.
  • Add the chopped scallions/spring onions, dill and sun-dried tomatoes (if using) to the bowl. Then crumble in the feta. Give it all a good mix together and put aside while you make the tsatziki.
  • For the tsatziki, put the yogurt into another smaller bowl or dish and add the garlic, cucumber, dill and lemon juice. Mix it all together well.
  • Grind some black pepper onto the top and drizzle over a little olive oil.
  • Now heat up a skillet/frying pan. Spread half of your spinach mixture over two of the tortillas and top with the other two. Press down a little then place one of the rounds into the pan with a drizzle of oil.  When it’s nice and browned and crispy, carefully turn it over and let the other side cook for a minute or two. Repeat with the second round.
  • Slice each round into six quesadillas and serve with the tsatziki sauce immediately.

Notes

Inspired by a recipe for spinach and feta quesadillas with tomato salsa from UK Olive magazine (March 2014 edition).
If you prefer you can place half the amount of filling onto just one half of a tortilla in the pan, then fold it over onto itself. This prevents the filling from dropping out all over the pan!
If you were going to be really ‘proper’ about the tsatziki, after deseeding the cucumber you would sprinkle a little salt over it to draw out any excess water, leave it for a while, then dry it with paper towels. I didn’t actually do either of these things, but if you do you’ll end up with a thicker and I suppose more authentic tsatziki. 🙂 Any leftover tsatziki will keep in the fridge covered for a few days. Eat it with salads, as a dip or drizzled over grilled meat or roasted vegetables. This is actually a very versatile dip/sauce indeed!

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 944mgPotassium: 1007mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9775IUVitamin C: 36.1mgCalcium: 498mgIron: 5.7mg
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Ever tried Greek-Mex? If you've ever tried Greek 'spanakopita' or spinach and feta cheese pies, you'll love these Greek quesadillas with tzatziki!

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Comments

  1. Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says

    28 Apr 14 at 5:34 am

    I don’t think I’ve ever had a quesadilla with feta – let alone tsatziki sauce – what a genius idea!
    When I left Abu Dhabi as a teen – i so missed the safety there – my friends and I (in our teens at that time) didn’t think twice about walking home from the library at 10pm or going for a run by ourselves at 4aa…safe travels back to UK!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      28 Apr 14 at 7:19 pm

      So glad you like the quesadillas, Shashi. They work really well with the feta. That’s something I love about Greece, too. I have actually walked home many times in the early hours of the morning without needing to worry. It’s a precious thing to feel safe, isn’t it? 🙂

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    27 Apr 14 at 3:56 pm

    First, these quesadillas look absolutely amazing. I love all the flavors in here – and it would be such a great weeknight meal too! I love getting up early and sitting quietly with coffee before anyone else gets up – it’s such a great time of day!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      28 Apr 14 at 7:24 pm

      I guess this would be an easy week-night meal – my favourite! I’ve been up earlier lately because I have so much on my mind, and I have to admit I appreciate that early quietness. It feels like you get a couple of extra sneaky hours while everyone else is still sleeping! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Alyssa @ My Sequined Life says

    27 Apr 14 at 7:44 am

    Oooh these look fabulous! Love all of the spinach packed in there, and it’s such a clever idea combining Greek flavors in a traditionally un-Greek cooking method. Best of luck with your move, Helen!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      27 Apr 14 at 8:38 am

      Thanks so much, Alyssa! (for the compliments and the good wishes!) Hope you’re having a great weekend. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sarah & Arkadi says

    27 Apr 14 at 6:10 am

    such great quesadillas! love all of that spinach!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      27 Apr 14 at 6:53 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Liz says

    27 Apr 14 at 2:58 am

    What a terrific idea for quesadillas! I’ll definitely make these for a light dinner this summer…they look scrumptious. Good luck with your move, Helen!!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      27 Apr 14 at 6:54 am

      Thanks so much for the good wishes, Liz, and so glad you approve of the quesadillas!

      Reply
  6. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    26 Apr 14 at 4:01 pm

    I’ve always gone Mexican with quesadillas but going Greek sounds like a brilliant idea. Sort of like a gozleme! 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      26 Apr 14 at 5:00 pm

      Ahhh … yes, thanks for the reminder about gozlemes! That’s something else that I’d love to try making. I had one in the market in Melbourne and loved it!

      Reply
  7. Chris @ Shared Appetite says

    25 Apr 14 at 9:13 pm

    This is such an amazing idea!!! I love it! I love Greek food. I love Mexican food. Greek-Mex makes PERFECT sense! And good luck with the moving… I feel your pain. We have boxes ALL over the house! Moving is no fun!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      26 Apr 14 at 7:27 am

      So glad you approve of the Greek-Mex thing, Chris. It’s fun, isn’t it? The worst thing about moving from here is the BUREAUCRACY, as I said in the post. Unbelievable!

      Reply
  8. whatjessicabakednext says

    25 Apr 14 at 8:57 pm

    Wow, these look amazing Helen! I love the fusions of flavours and it’s so cool seeing a Greek quesadilla recipe- really unique! And I absolutely love tsatziki- my favourite! Thanks for sharing and hope you have a great weekend! 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      25 Apr 14 at 9:11 pm

      Thanks so much, Jessica. I really enjoyed making (and eating!) these. I guess it’s my first ‘fusion’ recipe … haha! Hope you have a great weekend, too! 🙂

      Reply
  9. ATasteOfMadness says

    25 Apr 14 at 10:04 pm

    Crazy jealous of that sunset. I think I would be out on the balcony everyday 🙂
    And this quesadilla? Words cannot describe how much I want this right now!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      26 Apr 14 at 7:23 am

      It’s a pretty cool sunset, isn’t it? The winter ones are actually the best. So glad you like the quesadillas!

      Reply
  10. Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says

    25 Apr 14 at 4:39 pm

    That view is AMAZING! What a wonderful experience (well, the living there part, not the moving back home). How long were you in Greece for? I’ve visited 2 times and loved it!
    I’m obsessed with these Greek style quesadillas!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      25 Apr 14 at 6:52 pm

      Tina, I’ve actually been here for YEARS (and years … over 10!) … it has been a great experience, but I admit that I’m ready to go back home now. So glad I impressed you with the quesadillas! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    25 Apr 14 at 3:57 pm

    They sound perfect Helen! I’ve got to give these a try soon. I’ve still yet to make tsatziki sauce and I have no idea why!
    Happy Friday!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      25 Apr 14 at 4:22 pm

      Well, I’ve been here in Greece for years, Melanie, and have only made tsatziki a couple of times, so this was almost like the first time for me as well. It’s incredibly easy, though – definitely give it a go!

      Reply
  12. Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says

    25 Apr 14 at 5:43 pm

    Helen, you have no idea how incredible this recipe is. I LOVE tzaziki and greek food, and putting both in a quesadilla is pure genius. What a fantastic recipe! Have a great Friday!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      25 Apr 14 at 6:51 pm

      Aw, thank you for saying these lovely things, Mary Frances! I thought it was about time I posted another ‘Greek’ recipe and I guess I liked how easy this one was. Hope you give it a go some time! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Eva says

    25 Apr 14 at 4:12 pm

    Quésadillas, j’adore! J’ai envie de faire cette recette et surtout de la mangé !

    Reply
    • Helen says

      26 Apr 14 at 10:34 am

      Merci beaucoup, Eva. Je suis tres contente que tu les aimes! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says

    25 Apr 14 at 2:49 am

    What a gorgeous view. Is the UK your home?

    I love the quesadillas. This is right up my alley.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      25 Apr 14 at 6:55 am

      So glad you like them, Norma. Yes, the UK is my home … we’re going back there!

      Reply
  15. Sofia // Papaya Pieces says

    24 Apr 14 at 10:56 pm

    Moving in a couple of weeks and you’re already in a sea of boxes? I really feel for you 🙁 (and then you will for me when its my turn). Your quesadillas look heavenly. I especially like seeing them open with the filling because they look even more wholesome and enticing. Hugs!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      24 Apr 14 at 11:17 pm

      Thank you for the ‘good moving wishes’, Sofia! Are you moving soon, too?
      I like the photos showing the open tortillas, too. 🙂

      Reply
  16. cheri says

    24 Apr 14 at 7:59 pm

    HI Helen, Your balcony life sounds dreamy. In the winter here in Arizona our patio is our “balcony”. It must be a little tuff to give up but sounds like you have a new adventure coming your way. Love how you stuffed the quesadillas with greens. Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      24 Apr 14 at 8:20 pm

      I am consoling my balcony-losing self with the ‘new adventures’ mantra, Cheri. Really looking forward to going back to my own country, Cheri, but the good weather is definitely one thing I’ll miss. So glad you like the quesadillas!

      Reply
  17. Cindy @ Pick Fresh foods says

    24 Apr 14 at 7:16 pm

    Such a lovely view. I would miss that too. One of my favorite things to do is sit on my deck, look out through the forest and see the mountains. Like your view, I think it is peaceful 😀
    So, I just happen to have made some Tzatziki that I’ve been trying to figure out how to use up. These quesadillas would be perfect 😀
    Good luck on your move!

    Reply
    • Helen says

      24 Apr 14 at 8:22 pm

      That’s fantastic that you have some leftover tsatziki, Cindy! I really hope you do give these a go. It sounds like you have a beautiful view as well. That must be amazing to be able to see the forest and mountains. 🙂

      Reply
  18. Pam says

    24 Apr 14 at 7:06 pm

    Lucky! I’ve always wanted to visit Greece & the UK and you get to LIVE in both of those places. The sunset is stunning!

    The quesadilla looks so tasty and so does the tzatziki sauce.

    Reply
    • Helen says

      24 Apr 14 at 8:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Pam! Both Greece and the UK have many things going for them, but I’m sure I’d be envious of things in the place you live, too! 😉
      So pleased you like the quesadillas and sauce!

      Reply
  19. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    24 Apr 14 at 6:42 pm

    Oh how I would love to join you on your balcony in Athens! My dream is to go to Greece, more than anywhere else in Europe. If I ever go, I might have to invite myself over. Will you make me these yummy quesadillas?

    Reply
    • Helen says

      24 Apr 14 at 6:59 pm

      Nathalie, I would make you anything you like! 🙂 Unfortunately though we probably won’t be here as we’re moving back to the UK in 2 weeks. But you can come to visit there instead! 🙂

      Reply
  20. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    24 Apr 14 at 6:03 pm

    Please send me that gorgeous sunset!! Beautiful! And while you are at it…this quesadillas too 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen says

      24 Apr 14 at 6:59 pm

      Haha … I sooo wish I could, Zainab! If only there was a way! 🙂

      Reply
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