Cheesy Egg Quesadilla with Spinach

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • 2 cups spinach

  • 2 corn tortillas

  • 4 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

  • 1 large egg

  • ¼ avocado, sliced

  • Hot sauce (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 minute. Top 1 tortilla with 2 tablespoons cheese, the spinach and the remaining 2 tablespoons cheese. Cover with the other tortilla.

  2. Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the pan over medium-high heat. Add the quesadilla and cook, flipping once, until crispy, about 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Crack egg into the pan and cook until the white is set, about 4 minutes. Top the quesadilla with the egg and avocado. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.