Greek-Style Quesadillas Recipe

Name: Greek-Style Quesadillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 large garlic cloves (unpeeled); 5 tablespoons olive oil; 12 cucumber, peeled, seeded, very thinly sliced; 12 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 3 tablespoons black olives, cjopped; 3 tablespoons green olives, chopped; 4 pita bread rounds, 6-inch diameter (cut horizontally in half); 8 tablespoons monterey jack cheese, grated; 8 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated; butter, room temperature; 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

Servings: persons

12 large garlic cloves (unpeeled)
5 tablespoons olive oil
12 cucumber, peeled, seeded, very thinly sliced
12 small red onion, very thinly sliced
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons black olives, cjopped
3 tablespoons green olives, chopped
4 pita bread rounds, 6-inch diameter (cut horizontally in half)
8 tablespoons monterey jack cheese, grated
8 tablespoons cheddar cheese, grated
butter, room temperature
1 red bell pepper, cut into strips

1
Preheat oven to 350F
2
Place garlic in small baking dish.
3
Top with 2 tablespoons oil.
4
Bake until tender, about 25 minutes.
5
Cool.
6
Combine cucumber, onion, vinegar, sesame seeds, oregano and 3 tablespoons oil in medium bowl.
7
Let stand 30 minutes.
8
Peel and chop garlic.
9
Place in small bowl.
10
Mix in cream cheese and all olives.
11
Drain cucumber salad.
12
Spread 1/4 of cream cheese mixture on cut side of each of 4 pita halves.
13
Spoon 1/2 cup salad over each.
14
Sprinkle both cheeses atop salad.
15
Cover with remaining 4 pita halves.
16
Heat medium skillet over medium heat.
17
Butter sides of each pita.
18
Working in batches, cook quesadillas in skillet until cheese melts, about 3 minutes per side.
19
Garnish with peppers.
20
Cut into wedges.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 large garlic cloves (unpeeled), 5 tablespoons olive oil, 12 cucumber, peeled, seeded, very thinly sliced, 12 small red onion, very thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Greek-Style Quesadillas falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Greek-Style Quesadillas

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