Ingredients:
• 6-8 flour tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey jack, or a blend)
• 1 diced bell pepper
• 1 diced onion
• 1 diced jalapeno pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the diced vegetables to the pan and sauté until they are soft and tender.
3. Remove the vegetables from the pan and set them aside.
4. In the same pan, add a tortilla and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
5. Add the sautéed vegetables on top of the cheese.
6. Add another layer of shredded cheese on top of the vegetables.
7. Place another tortilla over the cheese.
8. Cook until the tortilla’s bottom is golden and crispy.
9. Flip the quesadilla to the other side and cook until the second side is also golden and crispy.
10. Remove the quesadilla from the pan and cut it into wedges.
11. Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas, cheese, and vegetables.
12. Serve hot with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Tips:
• You can customize the filling in your quesadillas according to your taste preferences. You can add mushrooms, spinach, black beans, or scrambled eggs to the filling.
• To make your quesadillas healthier, you can use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat cheese.
• If you don’t have a pan, you can make quesadillas in a toaster oven or on a grill.
• You can make quesadillas in advance and store them in the refrigerator. Just reheat them in a pan or toaster oven before serving.
• Quesadillas are suitable for a quick breakfast on the go. You can wrap them in foil and take them with you to work or school.
In conclusion, quesadillas are an excellent option for breakfast because they are quick, easy to prepare, delicious, and filling. You can experiment with different fillings and add your own twist to the recipe. So the next time you need a quick breakfast idea, grab some tortillas, cheese, and vegetables, and make yourself a delicious quesadilla. Buen provecho!