Description
Mexican-inspired egg and avocado quesadillas deliver a morning flavor explosion with crispy tortillas packed with creamy avocado and perfectly scrambled eggs. Cheesy, quick, and satisfying, you’ll savor this simple breakfast that combines fresh ingredients into one delightful morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- ¾ California avocado, sliced
- ⅔ cup spinach leaves
- ½ cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
- 4 whole wheat low-carb tortillas (medium size)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 6 tablespoons water
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- Hot sauce (to taste)
Garnish:
- Minced parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Vigorously whisk eggs, egg whites, and water in a mixing bowl until thoroughly blended and slightly frothy.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, lightly coating with cooking spray. Gently pour whisked egg mixture into the pan.
- Continuously stir and fold eggs as they cook, creating soft scrambled curds. Season with salt and pepper once eggs are just set but still creamy.
- Ignite a separate skillet at medium-high temperature. Lay a tortilla flat in the pan.
- Strategically distribute grated cheese across half the tortilla, creating a solid foundation for subsequent ingredients.
- Artfully layer scrambled eggs atop the cheese, followed by a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Arrange delicate avocado slices and fresh spinach leaves over the eggs, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully fold the tortilla into a half-moon shape, pressing firmly with a spatula to seal the edges and promote cheese melting.
- Cook until the bottom transforms into a golden-brown crisp, then flip and repeat on the opposite side.
- Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board, slice into elegant thirds, and optionally garnish with finely chopped parsley.
- Repeat the entire process with remaining tortillas and ingredients for additional servings.
Notes
- Eggs should be whisked thoroughly to create a smooth, light texture before scrambling, ensuring even cooking and a fluffy consistency.
- Use medium-high heat when assembling and cooking quesadillas to achieve a crispy golden-brown exterior without burning the tortilla.
- Layer cheese first on the tortilla to help it melt quickly and create a protective barrier that prevents the tortilla from becoming soggy.
- Add hot sauce sparingly to control spice level, and distribute avocado and spinach evenly for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Fresh parsley adds a bright, herbaceous finish that elevates the overall taste and provides a pop of color to the dish.
- Cooking quesadillas one at a time ensures each one gets proper attention and achieves the perfect crispy-melty texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg