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Mexican Egg & Cheese Quesadilla
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Instructions
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Whisk the eggs and salt in a bowl, Stir in the cilantro.
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Place 1 tsp of oil in a 9-inch pan over medium heat, coating the bottom of the pan (make sure to use a pan that is at least slightly larger than your tortilla).
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Pour in 1/2 of the whisked eggs, tilting the pan to spread them across evenly.
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Let the omelette cook for 20 seconds, sprinkle the beans on top then let it cook for another 20 seconds. Using your spatula, gently to go along the edges of the omelette, lifting them away from the pan to loosen.
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Sprinkle 2 tbsp of cheese on top of the omelette, place one tortilla on top of the egg and cheese and flip it onto a plate, tortilla side down.
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Slide the omelette, tortilla side-down, back into the pan. Sprinkle another 2 tbsp of cheese on top of the egg and place another tortilla on top to cover.
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Continue to cook the quesadilla for 1 minute, pressing down lightly with a spatula to help melt the cheese, then flip the quesadilla to cook the other side for an additional 30 seconds or until cheese melts and tortilla is golden.
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Cut into wedges and serve with salsa.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Eggs for Perfect Texture 🥚Scramble eggs and cook them until they're slightly underdone, then transfer to a plate—they'll continue cooking on the tortilla and stay creamy rather than rubbery.
- Toast Tortillas Before Filling 🔥Lightly toast each tortilla for 30 seconds per side on a dry skillet before adding fillings; this creates a better texture and prevents sogginess from the eggs and beans.
- Warm Your Beans Separately 🫘Heat black beans with a pinch of salt and cumin in a small pan beforehand so they're warm and flavorful when assembled, rather than adding cold beans directly into the quesadilla.
- Layer Cheese Strategically 🧀Place half the cheese on the tortilla first, then add fillings, then top with remaining cheese—this creates a protective barrier that prevents eggs from making the tortilla soggy while ensuring even melting.
- Finish with Fresh Cilantro After Cooking 🌿Add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice right after cooking and cutting the quesadilla to preserve bright, fresh flavors that heat would otherwise diminish.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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