Description
A hearty, protein-packed breakfast quesadilla filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, lean breakfast meat, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. Perfect for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
1.25 ounces cooked breakfast meat (if frozen, thawed), chopped
1 large egg
2 tablespoons egg whites
3 tablespoons part-skim cottage cheese
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Pinch of kosher salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 ounce part-skim shredded cheddar
7-inch low carb tortillas (Mission whole wheat carb balance or gluten-free options work well)
Salsa and guacamole, optional for serving
Instructions
- Add the breakfast meat to a small non-stick skillet and cook over medium heat until browned and crispy on the edges. Once cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- While the meat is cooking, crack the egg into a bowl and season with salt and black pepper. Add the cottage cheese and scallions, then whisk everything together.
- Spray the skillet with a little oil and pour in the egg mixture. Cook over medium heat, folding the eggs as they set, until the moisture is gone (about 2 to 3 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-low heat, spray with oil, and add the tortilla.
- Spread half of the shredded cheese evenly over the bottom half of the tortilla. Top with the scrambled eggs, cooked meat, and the remaining cheese.
- Cook until the bottom of the tortilla is browned and crispy (about 2 to 3 minutes), then fold the tortilla closed and flip. Cook until the cheese inside is melted.
- Slice the quesadilla into three pieces and serve with salsa and guacamole if desired.
Notes
- Vegetarian Version: Substitute the breakfast meat with sautéed vegetables like peppers, mushrooms, and spinach for a veggie-packed quesadilla.
- Spicy Kick: Add jalapeños or a spicy salsa to elevate the flavor with a bit of heat.
- Cheese Variations: Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella, pepper jack, or a Mexican cheese blend for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
