Breakfast Quesadillas

Cooking Utensils

Stovetop, Nonstick skillet, spatula

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Health Information

Basic Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tortilla (with 2 eggs)

Serves 2

Food Group Servings

Accordion Content

Macronutrients

Micronutrients

 

Ingredients

4 eggs

1/2 bell pepper, any color, diced

Other Ingredients

  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup reduced fat Mexican-blend shredded cheese
  • 2 whole wheat flour tortillas (6-8 inches each)

Instructions

Step 1:

In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, 1/2 of the shredded cheese, salt and pepper. 

Step 2:

Spray skillet with cooking spray. Once heated, add diced peppers and let simmer for 2-3 minutes. 

Step 3:

Add whisked eggs to skillet. Stir until cooked to preference.

Step 4:

In a seperate skillet (or same if you only have 1, just take the eggs out first!); spray skillet and let heat up. Add tortilla. Let heat up for 10-15 seconds and flip over. Add remaining cheese and let it slightly melt into tortilla, for about 2 minutes. 

Step 5:

Add scrambled eggs to tortilla and fold in half. Let it heat up for about 1 minute to let cheese continue to melt. Before folding, add more cheese if necessary. Flip over to cook the other side. 

Step 6:

Serve on a plate and enjoy!