Kimchi & Cheddar Breakfast Quesadilla
A quick and flavorful fusion breakfast, combining warm tortillas filled with tangy kimchi, gooey cheddar cheese, and fluffy scrambled eggs. A delicious and satisfying start to the day for two.
Prepare eggs and kimchi
In a medium bowl, whisk 4 large eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Roughly chop 1/2 cup kimchi (fermented Korean cabbage) if it is not already in small pieces. Kimchi is fermented Korean cabbage. Sriracha is a type of chili sauce.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Whisking eggs well ensures fluffy scrambled eggs.
- •Chop kimchi to your preferred size for even distribution.
Cook eggs and assemble quesadillas
Heat 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet and cook, stirring and scrambling, for 3-4 minutes until they are fluffy and almost set. Remove the eggs from the skillet and set aside. Wipe the skillet clean. Place 1 large flour tortilla flat in the skillet over medium-low heat. Sprinkle half of the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over one half of the tortilla. Top with half of the cooked scrambled eggs and half of the chopped kimchi. Fold the other half of the tortilla over to create a half-moon shape. Repeat this process with the second tortilla and remaining ingredients, cooking one at a time. A quesadilla is a Mexican tortilla filled with cheese.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Cooking one quesadilla at a time ensures even browning and melting.
- •A quesadilla is a Mexican tortilla filled with cheese.
Cook quesadillas
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil or butter to the skillet. Place the folded quesadillas in the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the tortillas are golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Remove from skillet.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Pressing gently helps the quesadilla cook evenly and flatten slightly.
- •Golden brown indicates a crispy exterior.
Serve
Cut each Kimchi & Cheddar Breakfast Quesadilla in half. Garnish with 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions and 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with 1 tablespoon sriracha (chili sauce) on the side.
💡 Pro Tips:
- •Serving immediately ensures the cheese is melted and warm.
- •Sriracha adds a spicy kick to the dish.
- Medium bowl (for eggs)
- Large non-stick skillet
- Spatula
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- 💡For a spicier quesadilla, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the eggs or use extra sriracha.
- 💡You can add cooked crumbled sausage or bacon for a meatier version (this changes the vegetarian dietary tag).
- 💡Ensure your kimchi is vegetarian/vegan if those dietary tags are critical for your needs.
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