Broccoli Cheddar Breakfast Quesadillas
Broccoli cheddar breakfast quesadillas are a great alternate to breakfast burritos...crispy, cheesy, and sneakily full of vegetables. Stock up the freezer for easy breakfasts.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 382kcal
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets cut into VERY small pieces
- 4 eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 4 tortillas 12”
Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil and the onion, and cook for 5 or so minutes, until onion is cooked through.
Add the broccoli and cook for 5 more minutes, until bright green and tender.
While cooking the veggies, beat the eggs with the salt and pepper. Add to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, for 2-3 minutes, until eggs are cooked through. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
In a clean pan, assemble quesadillas: on half of the tortilla, add ⅔ cup of egg mixture, topped with ⅓ cup cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla over on itself and press firmly. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove from heat and cool completely on a wire rack.
Storage
Cut each quesadilla in half and stack each serving. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a large ziplock bag. Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Re-heating Thaw overnight in the fridge (if frozen), or in 30 second increments in the microwave.
Heat in a frying pan over medium heat 3-4 minutes per side, or in a George Foreman Grill for 2-3 minutes total.
Make sure quesadillas are fully cooled before wrapping them.
Swaps:
- Swap broccoli for riced cauliflower, spinach (fresh or frozen-thawed with water squeezed out), bell peppers, zucchini, or your favorite vegetables (avoid anything watery)
- Swap cheddar cheese for mozzarella or your favorite cheese
Serving: 1quesadilla | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 821mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g