Mexican Food Inspired BREAKFAST QUESADILLA Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

avocado

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and can be used interchangeably.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: store-brand tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-brand options reduce cost.

Gently combine refried beans and salsa. Spread mixture on one tortilla. Spread avocado (or guacamole) on the other, making sure both the bean mixture and avocado remain 1/4 - inch from edge of tortilla.

Over medium heat, coat a small skillet with nonstick spray and butter. Add eggs and cook covered until egg whites begin to set, about 2 minutes. Flip eggs. Season with salt, pepper and ground cumin. Allow eggs to cook until desired doneness and remove skillet from heat.

Coat a large skillet with nonstick spray and set bean covered tortilla in skillet, bean-side up. Sprinkle with cheese and place eggs on top. Sprinkle cilantro on top of egg along with more cheese. Top with avocado (or guacamole) covered tortilla, avocado-side down.

Cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Slice and serve alone or with salsa.

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