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    Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa

    Published: Jul 27, 2012 · Modified: Jun 21, 2019 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 30 Comments

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    Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa

    "Yikes! I'll get the eggs started." When my husband (Steve) spots the crazed look in my eyes as I walk through the door after my Saturday morning long run, he knows his best line of defense is to start cooking breakfast. Stat. Even though I fuel up ahead of time and pop some energy chews during the run, I burn so many calories that I am famished for the rest of the day. Food, food, food. I'm like cookie monster, shoving cookies into his face, crumbs flying every which way. It's not pretty.

    Steve started making these breakfast quesadillas several months ago. They really have it all. The black beans and eggs pack a punch of protein, filling my growling tummy and helping my muscles to rejuvenate. The whole wheat tortilla provides enough good carbs to refill the ol' energy stores. And the salsa, red bell pepper and cheese? Vitamins, flavor and gooey-ness. There's a lot to be said for cheesy gooey-ness.

    The recipe:
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and cooking, stirring occasionally, until the red pepper is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the black beans and stir to combine.

    In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites and water.

    Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa

    Pour the eggs into the skillet with the red bell pepper mixture. Cook, scraping the pan occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and just set. Season with the salt and pepper.

    Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Lay 1 whole wheat tortilla in the pan, and top half of the tortilla with ¼ of the cheese, egg mixture and cilantro.

    Fold over the other side of the tortilla to form a half-circle. Press down with a spatula as the cheese melts to seal the quesadilla.

    Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa

    When the bottom is golden brown, flip the quesadilla and brown on the other side.
    Remove from the pan, cut into thirds and serve with salsa.
    Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, egg mixture and cilantro.

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    Southwestern Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe with Eggs, Black Beans & Salsa

    This quesadilla, packed with southwestern flavors, is a healthy and protein-packed way to start the day.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast, Entrees
    Cuisine: Southwestern
    Keyword: Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
    • ½ cup black beans rinsed and drained (I prefer Bush's Beans)
    • 4 eggs
    • 4 egg whites
    • 6 tablespoons water
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 whole wheat tortillas
    • ½ cup grated Cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
    • salsa for serving
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    Instructions

    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and cooking, stirring occasionally, until the red pepper is just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
    • Add the black beans and stir to combine.
    • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites and water.
    • Pour the eggs into the skillet with the red bell pepper mixture. Cook, scraping the pan occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and just set. Season with the salt and pepper.
    • Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Lay 1 whole wheat tortilla in the pan, and top half of the tortilla with ¼ of the cheese, egg mixture and cilantro.
    • Fold over the other side of the tortilla to form a half-circle. Press down with a spatula as the cheese melts to seal the quesadilla.
    • When the bottom is golden brown, flip the quesadilla and brown on the other side.
    • Remove from the pan, cut into thirds and serve with salsa.
    • Repeat with the remaining tortillas, cheese, egg mixture and cilantro.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Quesadilla | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 780mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 214mg | Iron: 2.6mg
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    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Sue Korman

        October 07, 2016 at 8:46 am

        I just made this for breakfast. Absolutely delicious! Adding this one to my favorites fire sure.

        I made a couple of minor changes: all egg whites instead of combining with whole eggs, used 3 tbsp fat-free half & half in place of 6 tbsp water, and added a diced jalapeño pepper.

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      2. Lupita

        February 02, 2014 at 1:47 pm

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      3. michelle

        June 08, 2013 at 12:43 pm

        Sounds perfectly delicious! Can't wait to make it tomorrow (with some avocado on the side, of course!).

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      4. Julie

        August 21, 2012 at 1:36 pm

        I'm salivating just looking at this recipe. This is a "must make". Thanks for sharing!

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      5. Terri A.

        August 11, 2012 at 7:39 pm

        Great idea! Usually have all that stuff on hand, so will try soon!

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      6. Gina

        August 07, 2012 at 8:58 pm

        Now that would be awesome for a breakfast for dinner thing! Something that my husband does not care much for- but when you don't cook, you don't get a say! 🙂 Consider yourself 'pinned'.

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      7. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar

        July 30, 2012 at 4:23 am

        This is such a fabulous idea! I always love trying new quesadilla recipes!

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      8. sippitysup.com

        July 29, 2012 at 5:13 pm

        Is Utah the SW? I bet it is. You have this down. XOGREG

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      9. Sarah @ Will Run for Pasta

        July 29, 2012 at 3:37 pm

        I'm always looking for well-rounded breakfast ideas and this looks amazing!

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      10. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen

        July 29, 2012 at 3:23 pm

        Pinning. Making. Thank you. 😀

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