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Protein Packed Breakfast Quesadilla with Chipotle Sauce

Start the day off right with these protein packed breakfast quesadillas. They are filled with fluffy eggs, jalapeno, onion, cheddar cheese, and served with a smokey and spicy chipotle sauce.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 4 Eggs
  • 1/3 C. Cottage cheese
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp. Pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 2 medium flour Tortillas
  • 1 C. cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1/2 Jalapeño (diced)
  • 1/4 of a Onion (diced)
  • 1 Tbsp. Butter or oil
  • Avocado (sliced)
  • Cilantro

Chipotle sauce:

  • 1-2 chipotle in adobo sauce
  • 1/2 Tbsp. Adobo sauce
  • 1/3 C. Greek Yogurt
  • 1/3 C. Sour cream
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1 lime (juiced)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add the eggs, cottage cheese, salt and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Make the chipotle sauce in, add all the ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside or refrigerate in an air tight container until ready to serve with the quesadilla.
  • Heat some butter or oil into a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and jalapeno. Sautee for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are soft. Remove half of the vegetables and reserve for a second quesadilla if making two.
  • Reduce the heat in the skillet to medium-low and pour in half of the egg mixture. Place the tortilla directly over the eggs.
  • Cook until the eggs have fully set. Once cooked, flip, turn up the heat to medium and cook until the tortilla is crispy and golden brown. Add a generous layer of shredded cheese to one side, and fold the tortilla in half. Remove from the skillet. To make the second quesadilla, add the remaining vegetables back into the skillet and repeat the set steps.
  • Serve with the chipotle sauce, avocado, and cilantro (or any other favorite add-ons you love).

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Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate 

Nutrition

Serving: 1QuesadillaCalories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 51gFat: 70gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 478mgSodium: 2386mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2046IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 1071mgIron: 4mg

The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.

Course Breakfast, brunch