Description
This Healthy Spinach Bean Breakfast Quesadilla recipe combines fluffy scrambled eggs with nutritious spinach and creamy white beans, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas and melted cheese. Perfect for a protein-packed, fiber-rich breakfast, these quesadillas are quick to make and can be easily prepared ahead and frozen for convenient, wholesome morning meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Mixture
- 10 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Filling
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 cups lightly packed fresh spinach, roughly torn or chopped (about 4 ounces)
- 1 can reduced-sodium white beans (15 ounces), rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ cups freshly grated cheese such as cheddar, Swiss, mozzarella, or similar melty cheese (about 5 ounces)
Assembly
- 8 whole wheat tortillas, medium taco size (about 7 inches)
Instructions
- Whisk Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, kosher salt, garlic powder, and ground black pepper until well combined. Set aside while preparing other ingredients.
- Cook Spinach and Beans with Eggs: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add fresh spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 1 minute. Add the rinsed and drained white beans. Reduce heat to medium-low, carefully pour in the egg mixture, and cook gently, stirring often with a rubber spatula to scramble eggs evenly until just set, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then remove from heat. Allow to cool completely if freezing.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay one whole wheat tortilla flat. Sprinkle one-eighth of the shredded cheese evenly on it, leaving a small border around the edges. Spoon one-eighth of the egg, spinach, and bean mixture over the cheese. Fold the tortilla in half. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling to make eight quesadillas.
- Cook Quesadillas: Wipe out the skillet used earlier and heat over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with nonstick spray or brush with olive oil. Cook each quesadilla on both sides until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 5 to 6 minutes total. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
- Freeze and Reheat (Optional): If freezing, ensure egg filling cools completely before assembling. Wrap each quesadilla individually in plastic wrap and place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container. Store up to 2 months. To reheat, microwave wrapped quesadilla for 2 to 3 minutes until hot, or thaw overnight in fridge and reheat in skillet as described.
Notes
- For best melting, use cheese varieties like cheddar, Swiss, or mozzarella.
- Reduced-sodium beans help control salt content.
- Whole wheat tortillas provide additional fiber for a healthier option.
- Adjust seasoning with extra salt or pepper after cooking eggs if desired.
- These quesadillas can be frozen for up to 2 months for convenient meal prep.
- Reheating in a skillet helps maintain crispiness compared to microwave alone.
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