Egg White Quesadilla
Corn tortillas folded around scrambled egg whites, red pepper and a little Monterey Jack, crisped in a dry pan. Two servings in 18 minutes.
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What to Put on the Table With Egg White Quesadilla
- Sliced cucumber
- Shredded cabbage with lime
- Fresh pineapple
Making Egg White Quesadilla, Step by Step
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Warm the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the bell pepper and onion for 3 minutes, until soft.
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Add the egg whites with the cumin and pepper and stir for 2 minutes, until just set. Spoon into a bowl and stir in the cilantro. Wipe out the pan.
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Lay the tortillas on a board. Sprinkle the cheese over half of each, add the egg filling and fold over.
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Cook in the dry pan, two at a time, for 3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Cut into wedges and serve.
A Few Notes
Warm corn tortillas for a few seconds before filling them so they fold without cracking.
If the filling looks wet, tip it into a sieve for a moment before you assemble.
Keep the heat at medium; corn tortillas scorch quickly on a hot pan.
Storing and Reheating
Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day; crisp in a dry pan to reheat.
Common Questions
How long does Egg White Quesadilla take to make?
About 18 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 8 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Egg White Quesadilla?
Warm corn tortillas for a few seconds before filling them so they fold without cracking. If the filling looks wet, tip it into a sieve for a moment before you assemble. Keep the heat at medium; corn tortillas scorch quickly on a hot pan.
What should I serve with Egg White Quesadilla?
Sliced cucumber; Shredded cabbage with lime; Fresh pineapple.
How should Egg White Quesadilla be stored?
Best eaten straight away. Keeps in the fridge for up to 1 day; crisp in a dry pan to reheat.
Is Egg White Quesadilla suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, kidney-friendly and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Egg White Quesadilla?
About 298 kcal per serving, with 25 g protein, 27 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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