
Cheesy Spinach Breakfast Quesadillas
15min
20min
4
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.
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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
28g
35g
32g
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