Ham and Egg Quesadilla

Created by the Egg Farmers of Canada

Makes 2 servings

Prep: 10 min.
Cook: 6 min.

What you need:

1 tsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup chopped ham
1/3 cup diced red or green sweet pepper
1 green onion, sliced
4 eggs
1 tbsp milk (1%)
2 large whole wheat flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded low fat Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa (optional)

How to prepare:

Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ham, sweet pepper and green onion; cook, stirring, 2 minutes.

Whisk eggs and milk in medium bowl. Pour into skillet; stir gently until soft curds form. Spoon onto plate; keep warm.

Clean skillet; place a tortilla in skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle half of cheese over tortilla. Top with egg mixture. Sprinkle remaining cheese over egg mixture. Place other tortilla on top; press down. Cook until tortilla is lightly browned on bottom. Flip and cook other side.

Transfer to large plate; cut into eight wedges. Serve with salsa, if desired.

Nutrients per Serving:

Calories 396
Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Sodium 669 mg
Carbohydrate 27 g
Fibre 3 g
Sugars 3 g
Protein 26 g

Recipe used with permission from the Egg Farmers of Canada. Visit www.eggs.ca for more great recipes.

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