Breakfast Quesadilla

Balanced, filling and easy to make, this breakfast quesadilla delivers protein and flavor in one delicious meal.

34g

Protein

25g

Carb

16g

Fat

Easy

Difficulty

1 serving = 1 quesadilla

Recipe is for 1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1.25 oz chicken sausage
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp egg whites
  • 3 tbsp 2% cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp scallions, chopped
  • 1 oz reduced fat shredded cheddar
  • 1 low carb tortilla (7-inch)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: Salsa or guacamole (not included in macros)

Instructions

  • Cook sausage in a non-stick skillet until browned. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, cottage cheese, scallions, salt and pepper.
  • Cook eggs in skillet.
  • Heat a clean skillet and place tortilla in pan.
  • Add half the cheese, then eggs and sausage, then remaining cheese.
  • Fold tortilla and cook until golden and cheese is melted.
  • Slice and serve.
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