Hi Friends!
Just popping in to share one of my new fav breakfasts with you:
Salmon Breakfast Quesadillas
We’re gonna keep this short and sweet because I feel like I have so much to do to get things organized before I start my next internship rotation on Monday! Luckily I made some good progress yesterday and hopefully today can be just as productive. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Ok, so let’s talk about these dillas. They’re the perfect way to use up leftover salmon. We try to eat salmon several times a month around her and usually have a piece or two leftover, so I love to make these on the weekend. They’re perfect for after crossfit! Plus, they reheat well so I always try to make an extra one so that hubby can have it for breakfast on Monday.
Like most quesadillas, these are totally customizable! I tend to just use whatever I have in the fridge.
Here’s my latest version:
Ingredients
- leftover salmon, flaked
- black beans
- quinoa
- scrambled eggs
- cheese
- whole wheat tortillas
Instructions
1. Sprinkle a little cheese on one half of a tortilla.
2. Layer other ingredients on the same half of the tortilla.
3. Top with another sprinkle of cheese.
4. Fold the tortilla in half.
5. Place on a griddle or George Foreman grill and heat until cheese is bubbly and the outside of the tortilla is golden brown.
Easy, right? Feel free to add or leave out ingredients based on what you have on hand!
These are salmon breakfast quesadillas are protein packed, super simple to make and are great for a lazy weekend breakfast or a quick grab-and-go breakfast during the week. If you want to kick them up a notch, throw in a little goat cheese as well! YUMMMM.
Let’s chat: Are you a fan of breakfast quesadillas?
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
OMG yum. that is all.
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Jumpstarting the New Year
Although I am not a ‘fish’ person. I am starting to warm up to the idea of Salmon. But… for breakfast… not sure. BUT your recipe DOES look yummy!! I just might have to suggest this breakfast meal to my husband (who loves seafood).
Rachel @RunningRachel recently posted..My Word of the Year is Balance
you could also try them for lunch or dinner!
Ok, never would of thought of that combo! Mmmm. I love quesadillas so why not for breakfast? I get quite bored of my usual bfast foods.
Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted..Join My DietBet! Lose Weight, Win Money, Have Fun!
perfect way to change it up!
I love breakfast burritos – guess I never thought about making it into a quesadilla, but this sounds and looks yummy! Love that you threw in the salmon!
Sharla recently posted..Kryptonite Detox Juice
Ohhhh… this will be happening tomorrow morning! I have some mustard-roasted salmon that would be amazing with eggs and spinach in a pita. Brilliant!!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Turkey Beer Chili
that sounds amazing!
These look amazing!
I love salmon but hasn’t thought to try it as a breakfast food…now I’m drooling for breakfast!
Kristine recently posted..Unexpected Color Combo and HOT Pinkness!
i think it’s good any time of day!
I’m a fan of quesadillas morning, noon and night. Yum!
Angela @ Happy Fit Mama recently posted..December #YogaADay Challenge Recap
me too! any time is a good time to eat them
I <3 salmon quesadillas! I've never tried them with beans or quinoa before – what a great idea
Becky @ Olives n Wine recently posted..Happy 2013!
thanks! always trying to sneak in extra protein
These could be breakfast, lunch, or dinner quesadillas!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Awesome Fitness Gear for $40
exactly my thought as well
I’m definitely sending this to a client of mine who likes to have salmon in the morning with his…..oats. I think this sounds much better!
The Candid RD recently posted..Save Money (and Get Healthy) in The New Year; Start Meal Planning
thanks so much for sharing!
Wow, this is definitely creative. I LOVE salmon. It’s been entirely too long since I’ve had it!
Angela @ Health’s Angel recently posted..“Taste the Rainbow”
i’ve been making an effort to eat it more!
Oh yum!!! I just made myself salmon…next time I’ll know to make extras!
Kierston recently posted..A Lifetime Resolution…
yes!!!! def need extra to make these
enjoy!
These look SO good. Okay, so I’ll admit I am a little skeptical of reheating leftover salmon, but this recipe looks so easy, I think I’m going to have to try it!
Haley @ The Saucy Apple recently posted..Free Printable Blog Planner
yay!! i hate reheating salmon in the microwave but this one it just heats up while on the george foreman so it works for me!
My dear, I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed by a delicious post of yours. And this one is no different. Yum!! I’ll DEFINITELY be making this within the month. At least once.
Amanda @ Run Principessa recently posted..Three Things Thursday
yay! let me know what you think!
Haven’t had a breakfast quesadilla in ages…that will probably change this morning! Holy yum.
Katie recently posted..Creamy Cranberry Salad Dressing
they’re often overlooked…but so good!
Yum! I love salmon and your quesadillas look absolutely tasty!!
Good luck preparing for your rotation!!
Tara | Treble in the Kitchen recently posted..Homemade Gift Tradition: DIY Dry Erase Board
thank you!!
I might have to try this with another fish, as I am NOT a salmon lover. Hubby would love this combo, though!
Maureen recently posted..Shopping Day
would be good chicken sausage too!
Breakfast quesadillas are good, but fish for breakfast is not my thing… maybe for brunch, maybe.
haha i think they’d be good any time of day!
These look so good. For whatever, my taste buds like to keep things bland and simple in the morning, but I’m for sure going to give these dillas a go for lunch!
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit recently posted..Free Yourself from New Year’s Resolutions! Live in the Now With Daily Resolutions
perfect for lunch or dinner too!
Mmmm I’m a ‘dilla girl. Unforchunately, salmon makes my fingers crawl. Ick, I just don’t like it. I’d love to try these, swapping in chicken instead. Must try ‘em!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well recently posted..Happy Birthday To….
they would def be good with chicken!
these look great. I’m a huge fan of breakfast quesadillas burritos wraps all that good stuff!!
Sara@fitcupcaker recently posted..Thoughts On Taking Supplements?
me too!!! so good
Yum, yum! I’m always looking for ways to sneak in more Omega 3′s .. this is a great idea.. bet Marcus loved it too!
Lisa @ RunWiki recently posted..Looking Back and Looking Forward… The Art of Transition
you know he was trying to get a taste!
I’m a HUGE fan of any sort of quesadilla. They are easy and versatile and somehow everything tastes good thrown into a tortilla.
Happy almost Friday!
She Rocks Fitness recently posted..To Be Happy In 2013
agreed….quesadillas for the win!
I always forget about the lovely combination that is salmon and eggs. These sound delicious – like all your quesadillas!
Paige @ Your Trainer Paige recently posted..Welcome Yourself Home
thanks girl!
How funny! I had a leftover salmon, and I couldn’t figure out what to do with it. I toyed with the idea of a burrito, but didn’t know what to add with the salmon. This looks great! Do you think it would freeze well?
you’d have to try it. some people don’t like eggs once they’ve been frozen because they get watery!
Hey Lindsay – I guess I’m not the first one here that’s totally intrigued by the Quinoa, Smoked Salmon and Black Bean combo….especially with eggs in breakfast form. Kudos on pulling it all together!
Tony @ Simple Awesome Cooking recently posted..Red Lentil and Quinoa Soup
The eggs, salmon, and black beans sounds like such a good combination! I definitely have to try this one day. I also love the idea of using the grill rather than the oven.
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