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Breakfast Quesadillas

These protein packed Breakfast Quesadillas are healthy & delicious! Made with eggs, ham, spinach, tomatoes and cheese. Top them with Pico De Gallo Salsa and avocados for extra flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 Quesadillas
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 large eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • ⅓ cup white or yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 ham slices, chopped optional
  • ½ cup spinach, coarsely chopped
  • ½ ripe small tomato seeded and chopped
  • 2 flour tortillas. Regular or whole-wheat
  • ½ cup shredded cheese See notes below for cheese options.

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil and cook the ham for about a minute.
  3. Add the eggs and scramble until starting to set, about 20 seconds. Add the spinach and tomato and cook, stirring, until the eggs are just cooked into moist, creamy but are not dry, about 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  4. Warm another fry pan over medium heat. Place 1 tortilla in the hot pan and heat for 1 minute.
  5. Flip the tortilla over and sprinkle half of the cheese over the bottom half. Top the cheese with half of the egg mixture.
  6. Fold over the top of the tortilla to cover the filling. Continue cooking until the bottom begins to brown, about 1 minute.
  7. Flip and cook until lightly browned on the other side, about 1 minute more.
  8. Repeat to make a second quesadilla.
  9. Cut the quesadillas into wedges. Top each serving with a dollop of yogurt, some avocado slices and a spoonful of pico de gallo. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

Notes

  • Note #1: Queso Chihuahua is a good melting Mexican cheese. If you can't find a good melting Mexican cheese you can use mozzarella, cheddar or jack cheese.
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  • Note #2: Serving suggestions: Roasted Tomato Salsa or Pico De Gallo. With Refried Beans or Black Refried Beans to make it an amazing breakfast!
  • Other toppings ideas: Drizzle some crema or nonfat Greek yogurt, Guacamole or sliced avocado, sliced Jalapeños or hot sauce. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Quesadilla Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 30g (60%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 401mg (134%) Sodium 823mg (34%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Quesadilla
Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 30g 60%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 401mg 134%
Sodium 823mg 34%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.