Description
A flavorful handheld breakfast combining scrambled eggs, melted cheese, spinach, and jalapeños in a warm tortilla. Ready in 20 minutes with simple ingredients for a satisfying, Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
4 large eggs
¼ tsp sea salt
Black pepper, to taste
2 cups chopped scallions
2 cups fresh spinach
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium jalapeños, sliced
4 large tortillas
Instructions
Chop scallions, spinach, and jalapeños. Grate cheddar cheese if needed.
Heat oil in a skillet; sauté scallions and spinach for 1 minute.
Beat eggs with salt and pepper; add to skillet and scramble until set. Cool slightly.
Spread ½ the cheese on half of each tortilla. Layer egg mixture, jalapeños, and remaining cheese. Fold tortillas in half.
Heat a cast iron skillet. Cook each folded quesadilla 1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp.
Notes
Use non-stick skillet for first step to prevent sticking.
Adjust heat to avoid burning cheese before melting.
Press tortillas firmly after folding for a secure hold.
Let rest 1–2 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 quesadilla
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg