Spinach and Egg Quesadilla

Spinach and Egg Quesadilla

1protein
1starch
1dairy
0.5vegetable

Looking for some breakfast/brunch/lunch inspiration? Look no further. This egg-cellent quesadilla is the perfect combo of protein, starch, veggies, and dairy. We love that they're customizable and easy to make!

icon1/2 quesadilla
icon20 minutes
Breakfast
IBD
Diverticulosis
Diverticulitis
Ingredients
2 servings
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  • 6" Tortilla
    2 tortilla
  • Eggs
    4 egg
  • Turkey or Chicken sausage, chopped
    1 sausage
  • Fresh spinach
    3 cup
  • Mexican shredded cheese
    2 ounce
  • Salt
    1 pinch
  • Pepper
    1 pinch
  • Salsa
    2 tablespoon
Directions
  • 1
    Coat a non-stick pan with cooking spray. Add sausage to pan and cook until golden brown.
  • 2
    While sausage is cooking, crack eggs into a bowl, and whisk.
  • 3
    Pour eggs into nonstick pan, scramble eggs with sausage.
  • 4
    Once almost cooked through, stir in spinach. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 5
    Reduce heat and continue to mix spinach in until lightly wilted.
  • 6
    Place egg mixture on 1 tortilla and sprinkle with the cheese, then put second tortilla on top.
  • 7
    Microwave quesadilla for about 1 minute.
  • 8
    Re-coat pan with cooking spray and transfer quesadilla back to pan on medium heat to crisp. Let sizzle for 1-2 minutes each side.
  • 9
    Remove from pan, cut into 6 pieces, and serve with salsa.