Whole30 Breakfast Quesadillas with Guacamole
Whole30 breakfast meets Tex-Mex in these skillet-crisped quesadillas. The filling is a classic scramble of eggs, bacon, bell pepper, and onion, with the addition of fresh cilantro for brightness. A simple guacamole, made with just avocado, lime juice, and salt, adds creaminess and richness. The whole thing is wrapped up in a warm corn tortilla and cooked until golden brown and crispy.
The origins of the breakfast quesadilla are murky, but it's safe to say that it's a relatively recent invention, born out of the convergence of Mexican and American culinary traditions. The basic idea is simple: take a tortilla, fill it with your favorite breakfast ingredients, and cook it until it's hot and melty. But like all great dishes, the breakfast quesadilla is more than the sum of its parts. It's a perfect vehicle for all sorts of flavor combinations, from classic bacon and eggs to more adventurous fillings like chorizo and black beans. And because it's so easy to make, it's a great way to start your day, no matter how busy you are.
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Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup chopped bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 avocado, mashed
  • 1/4 lime, juiced
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add eggs, bacon, bell pepper, and onion to skillet.
  3. Cook until eggs are cooked through and veggies are softened.
  4. Stir in cilantro.
  5. Spread guacamole on one side of each tortilla.
  6. Top with egg mixture.
  7. Fold tortillas in half and cook until golden brown on both sides.
  8. Cut into wedges and serve.
Why It Works
  • The combination of eggs, bacon, bell pepper, and onion is a classic for a reason. The eggs provide protein and richness, the bacon adds smokiness and saltiness, and the bell pepper and onion add sweetness and crunch.
  • The guacamole adds creaminess and richness, and the lime juice brightens up the flavors.
  • Cooking the quesadillas in a skillet until they're golden brown and crispy gives them a satisfying crunch.
  • Cutting the quesadillas into wedges makes them easy to eat and share.