
Spinach & Mushroom Breakfast Quesadilla
10min
15min
1
444
Chef's Note
For the best texture, don't overcook your eggs before adding them to the quesadilla - they'll continue cooking when you toast the assembled quesadilla. If you have time, letting the filled quesadilla rest for 1-2 minutes before cutting helps prevent the filling from spilling out.
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Ingredients
1 large whole wheat tortilla (10-inch)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 ounces cremini mushrooms
2 cups fresh spinach
1 clove garlic
1/4 medium red bell pepper
3 large egg whites
1 large whole egg
1/4 cup lactose-free mozzarella cheese
1 stalk green onion
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh salsa (no HFCS)
Instructions
- 1
Clean and slice 3 ounces of cremini mushrooms. Mince 1 garlic clove. Dice 1/4 red bell pepper. Thinly slice 1 green onion, separating white and green parts.
- 2
In a medium non-stick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onion and minced garlic, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- 4
Add diced red bell pepper and cook for another 2 minutes until slightly softened.
- 5
Add 2 cups fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Transfer vegetable mixture to a plate.
- 6
Wipe the skillet clean and return to medium-low heat. In a bowl, whisk together 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- 7
Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the skillet and pour in the egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until eggs are just set but still moist, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 8
Wipe the skillet clean again and heat over medium. Place the whole wheat tortilla in the skillet.
- 9
Sprinkle half of the lactose-free mozzarella (1/8 cup) over one half of the tortilla. Top with the scrambled eggs, then the vegetable mixture, then the remaining cheese.
- 10
Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the filled side to create a half-moon shape. Press down gently with a spatula.
- 11
Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottom is golden brown, then carefully flip and cook for another 2 minutes until crispy and the cheese is melted.
- 12
Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for 1 minute, then cut into triangles. Serve with 2 tablespoons fresh salsa and garnish with the green parts of the sliced green onion.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
444
28g
50g
15g
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