Spinach and Feta Breakfast Quesadilla
Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition with this Spinach and Feta Breakfast Quesadilla! Ideal for busy mornings or lazy brunches, this quick-to-make recipe combines creamy feta cheese with fresh spinach and fluffy eggs, ensuring a delightful meal for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil or butter
- 1.5 cups spinach, packed (approximately 2 oz)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup feta cheese (approximately 1 oz)
- 1 large flour tortilla
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded (approximately 2–2.5 oz)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add spinach, garlic powder, and onion powder; sauté for 1 minute until wilted.
- Crack in the eggs, scramble them gently with the spinach, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in feta cheese before removing from heat.
- In the same pan on medium-low heat, place the flour tortilla. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella on one half, add the egg-spinach mixture, then top with remaining mozzarella before folding over.
- Cook for about 90 seconds on each side until golden brown and crispy, ensuring the cheese melts thoroughly.
- Slice in half and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 380mg