Mediterranean Steak Quesadilla Recipe
You get a blend of flavorful Mediterranean ingredients in a classic Mexican dish made with lean sirloin steak. The best part is that you can whip up this steak quesadilla recipe in under 30 minutes!
Servings 4
Calories 481kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz Sirloin Steak, cut into thin strips
- 4 High fiber, low-carb tortillas *the brand I used had 7 grams of fiber per tortilla
- 1 large lemon zested and juiced
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz extra light sharp cheddar cheese shredded from the block
- 4 oz roasted red peppers, cut into strips
- 4 tsp fresh dill
- 16 kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- olive oil cooking spray *for pan
Instructions
- Either the night before or at least one hour before serving, make the tzatziki sauce.
- In a food processor, combine yogurt, chopped cucumber, 1 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp of the lemon zest (should be about half of the zest), 2 tsp fresh chopped dill, salt and pepper.
- Pulse until blended but still has some texture to it (I like to have some small pieces of cucumber remaining).
- Chill for at least one hour or overnight to blend flavors
- Toss steak with remaining lemon juice and zest. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator in a covered bowl for about 10 minutes while you prep your other ingredients for assembling quesadillas.
- Heat remaining tbsp of olive oil a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Drain steak and pat dry with a paper towel. Cook steak in heated skillet for 2-3 minutes per side or until cooked to your desired doneness. Since we are working with thin strips, it will cook quickly.
- Remove steak from the pan and set aside.
- Add the fresh spinach to the pan and cook until just wilted, stirring frequently. Set spinach aside.
- Now you're ready to assemble your quesadillas. Layer ingredients on one side of the tortilla starting with a layer of cheddar cheese on the bottom and finishing with the feta on top.
- Spray skillet with an olive oil cooking spray and cook quesadillas on medium-high heat for a couple of minutes each side until lightly golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately with a side of the tzatziki for dipping
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1516mg | Potassium: 791mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3762IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 410mg | Iron: 3mg