Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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/