Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 corn tortillas
- 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- ¼ avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce (optional)
Directions:
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about one minute. Top 1 tortilla with 2 tablespoons cheese, the spinach and the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Cover with the other tortilla.
- Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the quesadilla and cook, flipping once, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Crack egg into the pan and cook until the white is set, about 4 minutes. Top the quesadilla with the egg and avocado. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Notes:
Did you know Sept. 25 is National Quesadilla Day? Do you wonder why quesadillas would be honored with a day? The recipes are not only yummy, they're also incredibly easy to make. Try this delightful breakfast option loaded with leafy greens to help get a start on meeting your daily vegetable intake.
Nutrition:
Per serving: 481 calories;19g protein; 32g fat; 31g carbohydrates; 1g sugar; 9g dietary fiber; 367mg sodium; 423mg potassium; 214mg cholesterol
Recipe source: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7944807/cheesy-egg-quesadilla-with-spinach/