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vegetarian cheesy breakfast quesadilla with black beans

Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla with Homemade Seasoning

This Easy Southwest Breakfast Quesadilla, with fluffy scrambled eggs, black beans, and cheese, packs over 20g of protein—perfect for a nutritious start!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine Mexican, Southwestern
Servings 2 person

Ingredients
  

For the Southwest Chipotle Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder or smoked paprika with a pinch of cayenne

For the Quesadilla:

  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 4 large eggs or ¼ cup egg substitute
  • 2 tsp homemade Southwest Chipotle seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 medium whole-wheat tortilla
  • 6 tbsp shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese
  • 4 tbsp canned black beans rinsed and drained or cooked black beans
  • 4 tbsp fresh pico de gallo or chopped tomato
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Make the Southwest Chipotle Seasoning

  • Mix the smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and chipotle powder in a small bowl. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

Cook the Eggs

  • Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium.
  • Beat the eggs, pour them into the skillet, and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of the homemade seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just set.

Assemble and Toast the Quesadilla

  • Place the cooked eggs on one half of the tortilla. Top with shredded cheese, rinsed black beans (if canned) or cooked beans, and pico de gallo. Fold the tortilla in half.

Toast the Quesadilla

  • Wipe the skillet clean, reapply cooking spray, and heat over medium.
  • Toast the folded tortilla for about 2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

Serve

  • Slice the quesadilla in half and serve warm. Garnish with avocado slices, fresh cilantro, or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  1. Black Beans: Rinse and drain thoroughly use canned beans. If cooking black beans make sure they’re fully softened and seasoned lightly if desired.
  2. Serve with avocado, guacamole and/or hot sauce.
Keyword Black beans