chili garlic breakfast quesadilla$0.61 each
A while back I posted my delicious Egg Florentine Quesadillas and many of you seemed to enjoy them just as much as I did. Although they are wonderful, I don't always have creamed spinach in my fridge (and not for lack of wanting) so the recipe has since morphed into these delicious Chili Garlic Breakfast Quesadillas. They sill have spinach (fresh rather than creamed) and instead of red pepper flakes I smear a bit of garlic chili paste onto the tortilla. Anyway, you can make one of these in about 10 minutes and they're very portable... not to mention delicious. These quesadillas have been my breakfast for WEEKS (well, when I'm not eating my Indian Spiced Oats, that is).
Total Recipe cost: $0.61
Servings Per Recipe: 1
Cost per serving: $0.61 each
Prep time: 7 min. Cook time: 3 min. Total: 10 min.
| INGREDIENTS | COST | |
| 1 large | egg | $0.15 |
| 1 small | tortilla | $0.08 |
| 1 tsp | chili garlic paste | $0.05 |
| 1/4 cup | shredded cheddar | $0.25 |
| 1/2 cup | fresh spinach | $0.08 |
| TOTAL | $0.61 | |
STEP 1: In a small non-stick skillet, fry your egg until it is set. I like to leave the yolk just slightly runny but beware: the runnier the yolk, the less portable the quesadilla (and there is nothing worse than dripping egg yolk down the front of your shirt before you even get to work. Trust me).
STEP 2: While the egg cooks, smear 1 tsp of chili garlic paste on one half of the tortilla. Top that side with 1/4 cup of cheese. When the egg is finished, place the egg on top of the cheese (the heat helps it melt) and then put the spinach on top of the egg. Fold the tortilla over and return it to the pan (keep the heat on).
STEP 3: Cook each side of the quessadilla until it is golden brown and crispy (1-2 min each side). Be careful not to spill the contents of the quesadilla out as you flip it. The spinach likes to escape.
STEP 4: Wrap your crispy quesadilla in a paper towel and enjoy on the go!
Step By Step Photos
This is the chili garlic paste that I use. Sriracha (rooster sauce) can be used in it's place although it is a touch sweeter.
I put the cheese in between the chili sauce and the egg so it melts.
Top the cheese with the cooked egg and the fresh spinach. Fold the tortilla over top and return it to the pan.
I like to use my spatula to hold the top over when cooking the first side. The spinach is so springy that it likes to pop the tortilla open.
By the time you cook the second side it should be stiff enough to hold closed by itself.
Plate up (or hand up) and enjoy!
29 comments:
You say chilli garlic paste, but the bottle in the picture says sauce. Any difference?
nah, it's just kind of a loose paste consistency. Oh, and I think the person that introduced it to me called it "paste" so it's just a habit. sorry for the confusion!
Slightly off topic, but i use a little of that chili garlic sauce in my Bloody Marys and it gives it a great kick.
that's an EXCELLENT idea, thanks!
I love love love this recipe. I keep sriracha and the garlic chili paste in my fridge at all times, and I never thought to use them in something like this! This recipe was delicious and super fast and easy to make too!
-Your old cooking lab partner, Ashley
P.S. I use regular sriracha in my bloody marys and it is also amazing.
Nice looking quesadilla!
Just made these, a new favorite. :)
I've been wrapping a second warm tortilla around the crispy one when i make these. It's not quite as hot to hold then and i like the different textures of the two tortillas.
Made These an hour ago! Super good, but the sauce was very spicy, next time I might try just a bit of salsa.
Yet another absolute slam dunk! That sauce is addictive, too -- I want to put it on everything!
Just made this today. Fantastic!
I LOVE this recipe. I read it here months ago and I'm still eating it 2-3 times a week. Plus, it means I now keep spinach in my fridge all the time, and I've been putting it on everything I can think of!
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Love this!! I'm in Texas and I will look for that sauce tomorrow! I'm kind of in the boon docks!
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So delicious....Chili Garlic Breakfast Quesadillas. Perfect for my breakfast.
I made this last day.. Super good, but the sauce was very spicy.I will do this one's again.
A rogue spinach leaf fell out of the tortilla and nearly burnt my face off, but that still doesn't stop me from loving these.
I love love love this recipe. I keep sriracha and the garlic chili paste in my fridge at all times, and I never thought to use them in something like this! This recipe was delicious and super fast and easy to make too!
-Your old cooking lab partner, Ashley
P.S. I use regular sriracha in my bloody marys and it is also amazing.
I'm in Texas and I will look for that sauce tomorrow! I'm kind of in the boon docks!
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