Ingredients
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- 2 large flour tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
- 2. Scramble the Eggs: In a bowl, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper. Cook in a non-stick pan over medium heat until soft curds form.
- 3. Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar over the scrambled eggs just before they finish cooking to allow melting.
- 4. Assemble the Quesadilla: Place one tortilla in a skillet over low heat. Spread scrambled eggs evenly across half of the tortilla, then layer with avocado slices.
- 5. Cook Until Crispy: Fold the tortilla in half and cook for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Flip gently to cook the other side.
- 6. Serve It Up: Remove from skillet, cut into wedges, and serve hot with optional salsa.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for added flavor.
- Add vegetables such as spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a skillet to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 370mg