Description
Quesadillas with scrambled eggs and vegetables are not only a delightful and satisfying dish, but they also shine when it comes to ease of preparation. With simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a quick snack.
Ingredients
Here’s a list of healthy ingredients with portion sizes needed to make Quesadillas with Scrambled Eggs & Vegetables (serving approximately 2-4 quesadillas):
Ingredients:
- Whole Wheat Tortillas - 2-4 tortillas (depending on how many quesadillas you want to make)
- Eggs - 4 large eggs
- Spinach - 1 cup, fresh (chopped)
- Bell Peppers - 1 medium bell pepper (any color, diced)
- Onion - 1 small onion (diced)
- Zucchini - 1 small zucchini (diced)
Ham - 1 cup, diced (cooked ham or ham steak) - Tomato - 1 medium tomato (diced)
- Avocado - 1 small avocado (sliced, for serving)
- Cheese (optional) - 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheese (shredded; such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon (for sautéing)
- Salt and Pepper - to taste
- Cumin or Chili Powder (optional) - 1 teaspoon for added flavor
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
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- Chop Vegetables and Ham
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- Dice the onion, bell pepper, and zucchini into small pieces.
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- Chop the spinach into smaller pieces if the leaves are large.
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- Dice the tomato and set aside.
Dice the cooked ham into small pieces.
- Dice the tomato and set aside.
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- Chop Vegetables and Ham
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- Beat Eggs:
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- Crack the 4 large eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk them until fully combined. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
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- Beat Eggs:
Step 2: Sauté Vegetables
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- Heat the Skillet:
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- Place a skillet on the stove over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and allow it to heat up.
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- Heat the Skillet:
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- Cook the Onion and Bell Pepper:
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- Once the oil is hot, add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they become soft and the onion is translucent.
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- Cook the Onion and Bell Pepper:
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- Add Zucchini Spinach, and Ham
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- Add the diced zucchini, chopped spinach, and the diced ham to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is wilted and the zucchini is tender.
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- Add Zucchini Spinach, and Ham
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- Season the Vegetables:
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- Season the vegetable mixture with salt, pepper, and optional spices (like cumin or chili powder) to taste. Stir well to combine.
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- Season the Vegetables:
Step 3: Scramble the Eggs
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- Add the Eggs:
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- Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet over the sautéed vegetables.
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- Add the Eggs:
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- Cook the Eggs:
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- Gently stir the mixture with a spatula. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked and no longer runny. Remove from heat and set aside.
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- Cook the Eggs:
Step 4: Assemble Quesadillas
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- Prepare the Tortillas:
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- Take one tortilla and place it on a clean surface or plate. If using cheese, sprinkle a portion of the shredded cheese over one-half of the tortilla.
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- Prepare the Tortillas:
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- Add the Egg and Vegetable Mixture:
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- Spoon a generous amount of the scrambled egg and vegetable mixture onto the cheese-covered half of the tortilla. If desired, sprinkle more cheese on top.
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- Add the Egg and Vegetable Mixture:
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- Fold the Tortilla:
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- Fold the tortilla in half over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
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- Fold the Tortilla:
Step 5: Cook Quesadillas
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- Heat the Skillet for Cooking Quesadillas:
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- Wipe the skillet clean or use a fresh one, then reheat it over medium heat.
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- Heat the Skillet for Cooking Quesadillas:
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- Cook Quesadilla:
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- Place the folded quesadilla in the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes on one side until golden brown. Use a spatula to carefully flip it over and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side until golden and the cheese is melted.
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- Cook Quesadilla:
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- Repeat:
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- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
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- Repeat:
Step 6: Serve
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- Slice and Serve:
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- Once cooked, remove the quesadillas from the skillet and let them cool for a minute. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice them into wedges.
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- Slice and Serve:
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- Add Toppings:
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- Serve warm with sliced avocado on the side, and additional toppings such as salsa, sour cream, or fresh herbs if desired.
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- Add Toppings:
Enjoy your delicious and healthy Quesadillas with Scrambled Eggs & Vegetables!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes