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Cheesy Spinach Breakfast Quesadillas

Cheesy Spinach Breakfast Quesadillas

Breakfast
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
20min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Chef's Note

For a make-ahead option, prepare the egg and vegetable mixture the night before and refrigerate separately. The next morning, simply assemble and cook the quesadillas for a quicker breakfast. You can also add pre-cooked bacon or sausage for extra protein.

Tags
breakfast
vegetarian
eggs
cheese
Mexican
weekend brunch
Ingredients
  • 8 each large flour tortillas

  • 8 each eggs

  • 4 cups fresh spinach

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

  • 1 each red bell pepper

  • 4 each green onions

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1/2 cup salsa

Instructions
  • 1

    Dice 1 red bell pepper into small pieces and thinly slice 4 green onions, separating the white and green parts.

  • 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 8 eggs, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder until well combined.

  • 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and diced red pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

  • 4

    Add 4 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a plate.

  • 5

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and pour in the egg mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring occasionally, until eggs are just set but still slightly moist. Remove from heat.

  • 6

    In a clean skillet or griddle, melt 1/2 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Place one flour tortilla in the skillet.

  • 7

    Sprinkle 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons monterey jack cheese on half of the tortilla. Top with 1/4 of the scrambled egg mixture and 1/4 of the vegetable mixture.

  • 8

    Sprinkle an additional 1/4 cup cheddar cheese and 2 tablespoons monterey jack cheese over the fillings. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled side to create a half-moon shape.

  • 9

    Cook for 2-3 minutes until golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until cheese is melted and the tortilla is crisp. Transfer to a cutting board.

  • 10

    Repeat steps 6-9 with the remaining tortillas and fillings, adding 1/2 tablespoon butter to the pan for each quesadilla.

  • 11

    Cut each quesadilla into 3 triangles and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onions.

  • 12

    Serve warm with sour cream and salsa on the side.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
520
Calories
28g
Protein
35g
Carbs
32g
Fat

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