Mexican · Lunch

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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Egg White Quesadilla, a Mexican lunch recipe — kidney friendly quesadilla

Photograph credit: Quesadilles de Blanes amb salses (image of quesadilla on Wikidata Q865325) by Brunnaiz · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · this resized copy is shared under the same licence

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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  1. Warm the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the bell pepper and onion for 3 minutes, until soft.

  2. 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.

  3. Lay the tortillas on a board. Sprinkle the cheese over half of each, add the egg filling and fold over.

  4. 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.

298Calories
25gProtein
27gCarbs
10gFat
4gFibre
4gSugar
400mgSodium
490mgPotassium
220mgPhosphorus

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