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.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add cooking oil.

Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

In a bowl, whisk together eggs, salt, and black pepper.

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables.

Cook, stirring gently, until eggs are just set, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove the egg mixture from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, place one tortilla and sprinkle half with cheddar cheese.

Layer black beans, avocado slices, and the egg mixture over the cheese.

Sprinkle cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice on top.

Fold the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape.

Cook until the bottom is golden and the cheese melts, about 2-3 minutes.

Carefully flip the quesadilla and cook the other side until golden, another 2-3 minutes.

Remove from skillet and let cool slightly before slicing into wedges.

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