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Make-Ahead Breakfast Quesadillas

These freezer-friendly quesadillas are filled with plenty of eggs, black beans, and veggies—the perfect way to start the day!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 10 quesadillas
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • ½ cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • ½ tsp salt divided
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tbspmilk
  • pinch of black pepper
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 10 large flour tortillas
  • 1 ½ cups cheese of choice shredded
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp chunky-style salsa
  • optional toppings such as plain Greek yogurt chunky salsa, and/or sliced avocado

Instructions

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  1. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the corn, ¼ teaspoon salt, cumin, paprika and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and pepper. Set the skillet back over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When hot, add the egg mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until scrambled, 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  3. If the bowl of veggies has any excess juices, drain them off. Add the veggies back to the skillet with the scrambled eggs. Add black beans and mix to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
  4. Place a tortilla on your work surface. Spoon about 1/10th of the egg mixture on half of a tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge. Top with 1/10th of the cheese and 1 tablespoon salsa. Fold the empty half of the tortilla over the top of the filling to form a semicircle. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  5. Wipe out the skillet that you used for the eggs and set over medium-high heat. When hot, mist lightly with an oil mister or cooking spray. Place an assembled quesadilla in the pan and cook for about 5–6 minutes, until both sides are browned and the cheese is melted, flipping once halfway through. Repeat this process with the remaining quesadillas.
  6. Cut into triangles. Serve with optional toppings if desired.

Notes

  • If you're making these ahead to freeze, cook the veggies and eggs as directed above, then let them cool to room temperature before proceeding. Assemble the same way as directed above but do not cook in the skillet. Instead, wrap each assembled quesadilla individually in plastic wrap, then, to prevent bending, place in a single layer on a baking sheet or another flat surface that will fit in your freezer. Transfer to the freezer, freeze until firm, then move the quesadillas to a freezer bag or airtight container for storing in your freezer.
  • When ready to eat, remove the plastic wrap, then warm in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Alternatively, let them thaw out overnight in the fridge and then, in the morning, cook in a skillet as directed above.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 149mg (50%) Sodium 585mg (24%) Potassium 180mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 452IU (9%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10quesadillas

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 149mg 50%
Sodium 585mg 24%
Potassium 180mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 452IU 9%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%

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