🌯 Grilled Mediterranean Veggie Quesadillas with Feta & Hot Honey Drizzle

🕒 Time & Servings

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Serves: 2–3

🛒 Ingredients

For the Veggie Filling:

• 1 zucchini, sliced

• 1 red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

• ½ red onion, thinly sliced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp oregano

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & black pepper to taste

For the Quesadillas:

• 4 large flour tortillas

• ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone

• 1 tbsp butter or olive oil (for grilling)

Hot Honey Drizzle:

• ¼ cup honey

• ½–1 tsp chili flakes (adjust heat level)

• ½ tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

Optional Toppings:

• Fresh basil or parsley

• Kalamata olives (sliced)

• Tzatziki or garlic yogurt sauce

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Grill the Veggies

• Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.

• Toss veggies with olive oil, oregano, paprika, garlic powder, salt & pepper.

• Grill for 6–8 minutes until tender and lightly charred.

• Set aside.

2️⃣ Make Hot Honey

• In a small saucepan, gently warm honey with chili flakes for 1–2 minutes.

• Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice or vinegar.

• Let it infuse.

3️⃣ Assemble Quesadillas

• Lay a tortilla flat.

• Sprinkle mozzarella, then grilled veggies, then feta.

• Add olives if using.

• Top with another tortilla.

4️⃣ Grill Quesadillas

• Heat a pan over medium.

• Brush with butter or olive oil.

• Cook each quesadilla 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

5️⃣ Serve

• Slice into wedges.

• Drizzle with hot honey.

• Garnish with herbs.

• Serve with tzatziki or yogurt sauce.

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make these vegan?
A: Yes! Use dairy-free cheese and agave or maple syrup instead of honey.

Q: Can I bake these instead of pan-frying?
A: Yes. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Q: What protein can I add?
A: Grilled chicken, shrimp, chickpeas, or falafel chunks work great.

Q: How spicy is the hot honey?
A: Mild to medium—adjust chili flakes to taste.

Q: Can I make these ahead?
A: Grill veggies ahead, store in fridge, and assemble fresh.