Breakfast

07:30 Crisp Mozzarella and Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla

Golden tortilla meets melted mozzarella, cool lettuce and creamy avocado in a quick, lightly spiced breakfast.

Ingredients

• 1 small apple (1 fruit portion)
• 1 cup lettuce (1 vegetable portion)
• 1 whole wheat tortilla (6 in) (1 cereal portion)
• 3 oz mozzarella cheese (1 oz × 3 = 3 protein portions)
• 2 avocado slices, each 1/8 avocado (1 slice × 2 = 2 fat portions)
• 1 cup (8 oz) milk (1 dairy portion)
• 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika

Steps

1. 1Shred the mozzarella and chop the lettuce.
2. 2Place the tortilla in a dry nonstick pan over medium-low heat.
3. 3Spread the mozzarella over half the tortilla, sprinkle with paprika and fold closed.
4. 4Cook for two to three minutes per side until crisp and the cheese melts.
5. 5Remove from the pan, gently open and add the avocado and a little lettuce, serving the remaining lettuce alongside.
6. 6Serve with the apple and a cup of milk.