Low Carb Bacon Egg & Cheese Quesadilla w Grilled Mixed Vegetables Recipe

Breakfast
Gluten Free
Quick Easy
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Low Carb Bacon Egg & Cheese Quesadilla w Grilled Mixed Vegetables
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Description

For those who lean towards savory morning meals, this breakfast quesadilla offers a delightful alternative to sweeter options. Instead of a traditional tortilla, this quesadilla features a shell crafted entirely from melted cheese. The cheese is cooked to achieve a pliable texture, perfect for folding and encasing your favorite fillings.

Designed with breakfast in mind, this cheese-based quesadilla is generously filled with crispy bacon strips and two perfectly cooked eggs, finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Alongside the quesadilla, a medley of grilled vegetables adds a vibrant and flavorful element. The vegetables are seasoned with a hint of Southern-inspired spices, complementing the savory main course.

These quesadillas can be conveniently stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave. For optimal freshness, store them in airtight containers for up to three days. If you prefer to keep the vegetables separate, they can be stored for up to five days.

Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your preferences by substituting ingredients and adding your personal touch. If you're looking to replace the bacon, consider using turkey bacon or thinly sliced turkey breast. Cooked shredded chicken also works well as a substitute.

Given the inclusion of eggs, it's best to keep any additional protein light. Consider adding avocado slices, cucumber slices, or sliced bell peppers for a non-protein boost. If runny eggs aren't your preference, don't hesitate to adapt the recipe.

Scrambled eggs work just as well. You can prepare them as a solid omelet or scramble them into smaller pieces. Simply add the scrambled eggs to one half of the quesadilla along with the bacon.

Then, fold the quesadilla as directed for a delicious scrambled egg breakfast that's sure to satisfy.

Preparation Time

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
25 min

Nutrition Information

Per 1 serving serving
C
Calories
550 Kcal

C
Carbs
15 g
Fi
Fiber
5 g
Sugar
5 g

P
Protein
35 g

C
Fats
40 g
Saturated Fats 15 g
Unsaturated Fats 20 g

Cholestrol 250 mg
Sodium 800 mg
Potassium 300 mg
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Ingredients

    1.
    Bacon
    Bacon
    1 ounce
    2.
    Colby Jack cheese
    Colby Jack cheese
    1 cup, shredded
    3.
    Raw egg
    Raw egg
    2 large
    4.
    Salt
    Salt
    1 dash
    5.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    1 dash
    6.
    Cilantro
    Cilantro
    0.5 tablespoon
    7.
    Brown mushrooms
    Brown mushrooms
    2 oz
    8.
    Zucchini
    Zucchini
    2 oz
    9.
    Grape tomato
    Grape tomato
    1 oz
    10.
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    Olive Or Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    2 tsp
    11.
    Salt
    Salt
    1 dash
    12.
    Black pepper
    Black pepper
    1 dash
    13.
    Cumin, ground
    Cumin, ground
    0.25 teaspoon
    14.
    Onion powder
    Onion powder
    0.13 teaspoon
    15.
    Garlic powder
    Garlic powder
    0.13 teaspoon
    16.
    Chili powder
    Chili powder
    0.13 teaspoon
    17.
    Butter, unsalted
    Butter, unsalted
    0.5 tablespoon

Instructions

    1.
    Cook thin-sliced bacon until it s crispy on both sides. If you don t like very crispy bacon, you can slightly undercook it, since it will cook more a little later on. Cut the bacon into 3-4 small pieces. You may also chop the bacon into bits if you prefer this. Leave the bacon aside for later.
    2.
    Spread the shredded colby jack cheese in the base of either an 8-inch or 10-inch non-stick pan. Spread the cheese thinly, but don t let any large gaps or spaces in the cheese appear. Cook the cheese, undisturbed, over a low heat setting on the stove until the cheese just melts. Once the cheese has melted, arrange the bacon pieces across one half of the cheese tortilla. Crack two eggs on the remaining half of the tortilla, and season the eggs with dashes of salt and pepper.
    3.
    Place a lid over your frying pan and reduce the heat slightly. Watch as the cheese tortilla continues cooking and the eggs cook to about over-medium doneness. You may pierce parts of the egg whites to help them cook faster. When the eggs are almost cooked through, take the lid off the pan. Let the quesadilla continue cooking openly as all the excess fat from the cheese and bacon evaporates. Watch for the cheese to turn orange and harden around the edges.
    4.
    When you can easily slide a spatula under the quesadilla without the cheese bending or breaking, it s ready. Quickly sprinkle chopped cilantro over the quesadilla before turning off the stove and sliding the quesadilla from the pan onto a serving plate. Use your spatula to bend the bacon half over the egg half to close the quesadilla as the cheese hardens in place. Slice the quesadilla in half and let it cool while you make your vegetables.
    5.
    In a mixing bowl, combine quartered mushrooms, halved or quartered zucchini, and whole grape tomatoes. You want the vegetables to be a little chunky, up to a half-inch thick. Mix the chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder. If your chili powder has salt added to it, be cautious about how much additional salt you add.
    6.
    You should be able to use the same non-stick pan you used to make the quesadilla to make the vegetables. Heat the pan over medium-high heat on the stove. When the pan is hot, pour the seasoned vegetables in. Let the vegetables cook until they re charred on one side. Gently toss and stir the vegetables as they continue cooking until they re golden with dark edges on all sides.
    7.
    Reduce the stove to low heat and add the butter to your pan of vegetables. Gently stir the vegetables until they re coated with melted butter. Let the vegetables cook in the butter for just another 1-2 minutes. Serve the hot, buttered veggies next to your quesadilla. Garnish the plate with additional chopped cilantro, sour cream, or guacamole at your discretion.