Can I use black beans instead?

Yes, black beans work just as well as pinto beans in this recipe.

How do I make this for a crowd?

Multiply the ingredients and assemble multiple quesadillas; keep finished ones warm in a 200 degree F oven.

Simple Breakfast Quesadilla

Name: Simple Breakfast Quesadilla
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2 dashes hot sauce; 1 pinch salt; 0.33 cup cooked pinto beans, drained; 2 tsp butter; 1 tbsp green onion, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp pickled jalapeno, chopped; 1 whole whole grain tortilla (8-inch); 0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tbsp salsa for serving

A crispy breakfast quesadilla packed with scrambled eggs, beans, cheese, and fresh herbs in under 25 minutes.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

25 min

Servings

Calories

660/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesMexican-American Cuisine

BreakfastVegetarian

Nutrition Per Serving

660Calories

34gProtein

43gCarbs

39gFat

3gFiber

1gSugar

Ingredients

2 large eggs
2 dashes hot sauce
1 pinch salt
0.33 cup cooked pinto beans, drained
2 tsp butter
1 tbsp green onion, chopped
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp pickled jalapeno, chopped
1 whole whole grain tortilla (8-inch)
0.5 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
2 tbsp salsa for serving

Servings

1 servings

Ingredients

Scramble the Eggs with Beans

Whisk the eggs with a few dashes of hot sauce and a pinch of salt. Stir in the pinto beans. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and stir gently until the eggs are just set, about 1 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the green onion, cilantro, and pickled jalapeno.

3 min

Assemble and Cook the Quesadilla

Warm a whole grain tortilla in a large skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half the shredded cheddar over one half of the tortilla. Spoon the scrambled egg filling on top and cover with the remaining cheese. Fold the empty half over the filling and press gently. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until golden and crispy on the bottom, then flip and cook the other side until golden.

2 min

Slice and Serve

Transfer the quesadilla to a cutting board and let it cool for about a minute so the cheese firms up slightly. Cut into wedges with a sharp knife and serve with salsa or additional hot sauce.

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Tips & Variations

Don't overfill the tortilla or it will be difficult to flip without spilling.
Let the quesadilla rest briefly before cutting so melted cheese acts as glue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use black beans instead?: Yes, black beans work just as well as pinto beans in this recipe.
How do I make this for a crowd?: Multiply the ingredients and assemble multiple quesadillas; keep finished ones warm in a 200 degree F oven.

Recipe inspired by the original at cookieandkate.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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