Breakfast Quesadilla with Soft Scrambled Eggs and Avocado Salsa
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon butter at room temperature
- 1 can (4 ounce) diced green chiles
- 1 -2 chipotle peppers in adobo, finely chopped
- 4 whole wheat or regular flour tortillas
- 120 ml shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 120 ml shredded pepper jack cheese
- 4 slices cooked crispy bacon, lightly crumbled
- 1 -2 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
- Extra virgin olive oil, for cooking
Avocado Salsa
- 120 ml fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives or green onions
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced
- Kosher salt
Instructions
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Whisk together the eggs and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.2.
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Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add the eggs and cook, undisturbed, until a thin layer of cooked egg appears around the edge of the skillet. Using a rubber spatula gently push/move the eggs around the skillet until fluffy and barely set, about 2 minutes. Immediately remove from the skillet. 3. In a small bowl, combine the green chiles and chipotle peppers. 4.
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Lay the tortillas flat on a clean counter.
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On the top of 2 tortillas, evenly layer the cheeses, eggs, bacon, and green/chipotle peppers. Add a handful of greens (spinach, arugula, etc) on top. Then lay the remaining 2 tortillas on top. 5.
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Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, place the quesadillas, one at a time, in the skillet and cook until golden on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve topped with avocado salsa. 6.
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To make the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl. Add salt, to taste.
Notes
*To freeze these, assemble the quesadillas as directed above, but do not cook them. Wrap each quesadilla individually in plastic wrap and freeze in a single layer. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. To cook once frozen, remove the plastic wrap and warm the quesadilla in the microwave for 1-2 minutes to thaw. Then cook as directed in the skillet.
Nutrition
**Serving size** 1 serving
**Calories** 554 kcal
Imported from Mela.
