High Protein Savory Breakfast Quesadilla
Start your day with a protein-packed punch by savoring this High Protein Savory Breakfast Quesadilla. Perfectly crafted for busy mornings, this recipe combines nutritious whole wheat tortillas with a hearty filling of scrambled eggs, black beans, cooked chicken breast, and baby spinach, all topped with gooey melted cheddar cheese for an irresistible flavor blend. Each bite is elevated with creamy avocado slices and zesty salsa, making it an ideal meal for both health-conscious eaters and flavor enthusiasts. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this breakfast quesadilla delivers balanced nutrition with high-quality proteins, fiber-rich veggies, and heart-healthy fats, ensuring you stay fueled and ready to take on the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large whole wheat tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup black beans
- 0.5 cup cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 avocado
- 0.25 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper until well combined.
Pour the beaten eggs into the heated skillet. Stir gently with a spatula until the eggs are softly scrambled. Remove the eggs and set aside.
Rinse and drain the black beans. If using canned beans, ensure they are well-drained.
Wipe the skillet clean, then place one tortilla in the skillet over low heat.
On half of the tortilla, layer half of the scrambled eggs, black beans, cooked chicken breast, baby spinach, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Fold the tortilla in half to cover the filling.
Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Repeat the process with the second tortilla and remaining ingredients.
While the quesadillas cook, slice the avocado.
Remove the quesadillas from the skillet. Slice each quesadilla into quarters.
Serve immediately topped with avocado slices and a generous spoonful of salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.9 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 876 mg | 292% | |
| Sodium | 3553 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.6 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 88.5 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 756 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1416 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
