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Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 tsp. olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
1 medium red or orange bell pepper chopped
2 medium jalapeños seeds and veins removed, finely chopped (optional)
3 large eggs lightly beaten
4 large egg whites ½ cup
4 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions:
Directions:
Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion, bell pepper, and jalapeños (if desired); cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onion is translucent. Reduce heat to medium-low.

Add eggs and egg whites; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until eggs are set. Remove from heat.

Top each tortilla evenly with egg mixture and cheese.

Fold each tortilla in half; cook in medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, for 4 to 5 minutes, turning once, until cheese is melted and tortilla is golden brown.

Tip: You can cook quesadillas you are going to eat or serve, and you can tightly wrap the others and refrigerate for 3 to 4 days (or freeze them). This is a great way to have breakfasts prepared in advance.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 servings /1 quesadilla per serving
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
prep 15 min/cook 15 min
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Body Beast Portions
1½ Starch
2 Vegetables
2 Proteins
1 Fat

Container Equivalents
½ Green
½ Red
1½ Yellow
½ Blue
½ tsp.

 

 

 

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