Green Chili Turkey Sausage Breakfast Quesadillas with Black Beans & Pepper Jack

Wake up to this fiery high-protein breakfast that combines savory turkey sausage with scrambled eggs and fiber-rich black beans. These quesadillas get a flavor boost from fire-roasted green chilies and creamy pepper jack cheese. Perfect for busy mornings while providing 25g of protein per serving!

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

• 8 small whole wheat tortillas (6-inch)
• 12 oz lean ground turkey breakfast sausage
• 6 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/4 cup diced fire-roasted green chilies
• 3/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional toppings: avocado slices, lime crema

Instructions

1. Brown turkey sausage in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, breaking into crumbles (4-5 minutes). Transfer to a plate.
2. Add 1 tbsp oil to skillet. Scramble eggs with cumin and paprika until softly set (2-3 minutes). Fold in beans and chilies.
3. Combine cooked eggs with turkey sausage in mixing bowl.
4. Heat clean skillet over medium-low. Brush tortilla lightly with oil.
5. Layer one tortilla with 2 tbsp cheese, 1/3 cup filling mix, then another 1 tbsp cheese. Top with second tortilla.
6. Cook quesadilla 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cheese melts. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
7. Cut into wedges. Serve immediately with optional avocado and lime crema.
8. Pro tip: Use a sandwich press or heavy pan to flatten quesadillas for extra crispness!

Chef's Note

For extra crispness, press quesadillas with a heavy skillet while cooking – this creates perfect browning without extra oil!

Make-Ahead Tips

Assemble uncooked quesadillas up to 24 hours ahead. Store layered between parchment in fridge.

Substitutions

Chicken sausage for turkey • Pinto beans for black beans • Monterey jack for pepper jack • Flour tortillas for whole wheat