Breakfast Quesadillas with Ham, Broccoli, and Berries Recipe
These Breakfast Quesadillas are a delicious and nutritious start to your day, featuring scrambled eggs with ham, garlic, broccoli, and green onions, all wrapped in whole wheat tortillas and topped with melted reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Served with fresh raspberries, blueberries, and tangerines, this meal combines protein, veggies, and fruit for a well-balanced breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup diced ham
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 4 4-inch whole wheat tortillas
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
Fruit Side
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 4 tangerines, peeled and segmented
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the quesadillas.
- Sauté Vegetables and Ham: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook while stirring frequently until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the diced ham and broccoli florets, cooking until the broccoli turns bright green and becomes tender, approximately 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cook Eggs: Pour the lightly beaten eggs into the skillet with the ham and broccoli mixture. Stir gently with a silicone or heat-proof spatula until the eggs start to set. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally until the eggs are thickened and no visible liquid remains, about 3 to 5 minutes. Finally, stir in the thinly sliced green onions.
- Assemble Quesadillas: Lay out the whole wheat tortillas and spoon the egg mixture onto half of each tortilla. Sprinkle each with shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, then fold the tortillas in half to encase the filling. Place the folded quesadillas onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet with the quesadillas in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 6 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the quesadillas are warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the quesadillas from the oven and portion them into meal prep containers. Add the fresh raspberries, blueberries, and peeled tangerine segments as a refreshing fruit side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of chili flakes or diced jalapeño to the egg mixture.
- You can substitute the ham with cooked turkey or chicken for a different protein option.
- Use regular full-fat cheddar cheese if preferred for richer flavor, but reduced-fat keeps it lighter.
- These quesadillas can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For gluten-free option, substitute whole wheat tortillas with gluten-free ones.
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