Loaded Egg & Pepper Protein Quesadillas

Loaded Egg & Pepper Protein Quesadillas

VegetarianUnder 15 MinsHigh ProteinStovetopDinner • LunchComfort FoodMexican
Easy
15min
660kcal
2people

MACROS

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A ridiculously fast, high-calorie, and protein-packed meal using tortillas, eggs, and cheese to help you hit your muscle-building goals without any meat.

If you are looking for a fantastic way to build muscle without relying on meat, these Loaded Egg & Pepper Protein Quesadillas are exactly what you need in your meal rotation. When you are on a bulking journey or just trying to get enough daily protein, it can be easy to fall into a rut of eating the same dishes every day. These Loaded Egg & Pepper Protein Quesadillas break that monotony by offering a ridiculously fast, incredibly flavorful, and high-calorie alternative that is perfect for a quick dinner or a hefty post-workout lunch. Eggs are nature's multivitamin and one of the most bioavailable sources of protein you can find. By scrambling them with fresh, crunchy bell peppers, you are getting both quality amino acids and a great pop of color and micronutrients. The generous helping of melted mozzarella cheese not only acts as the perfect glue to hold your crispy tortilla together, but it also provides those essential fats and extra calories needed for muscle growth. One of the best things about these Loaded Egg & Pepper Protein Quesadillas is the spicy mayonnaise dipping sauce. Combining rich mayonnaise with a kick of hot sauce creates a crave-worthy dip that adds even more satisfying calories to your plate effortlessly. Whether you are serving this for a quick brunch or a late-night muscle-building snack, this easy stovetop recipe proves that gaining weight and hitting your macros can be absolutely delicious and entirely meat-free. Cooked until golden brown and crispy, the crunch of the tortilla contrasting with the soft, cheesy, egg-filled center will make this a permanent fixture in your weekly meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 2 large wraps Tortilla Wraps
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 100 g Mozzarella Cheese (about 1 cup shredded)
  • 1 medium Bell Peppers (diced)
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce

Instructions

  1. 1
    Dice the bell peppers into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. 2
    Crack the eggs into a bowl and lightly whisk them together.
  3. 3
    Melt half of the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers, sautéing for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
  4. 4
    Pour the whisked eggs over the bell peppers in the skillet. Stir gently until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled, then remove the mixture from the pan and set it aside.
  5. 5
    Wipe the skillet clean if needed, and place one of the tortilla wraps flat in the pan over medium-low heat.
  6. 6
    Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese onto one side of the tortilla wrap, then spoon half of the egg and bell pepper scramble over the cheese.
  7. 7
    Fold the empty half of the tortilla wrap over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until the tortilla wrap is golden and the cheese is fully melted.
  8. 8
    Repeat the process for the second tortilla wrap using the remaining butter, cheese, and filling.
  9. 9
    In a small dish, mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce together to create a quick, calorie-rich dipping sauce.
  10. 10
    Slice the quesadillas into wedges and serve immediately with the spicy mayonnaise dip.

Chef's Tips

  • To squeeze in even more calories for bulking, you can add a dollop of cream cheese inside the tortilla before folding.
  • Press down gently with a spatula while cooking the quesadilla to ensure the cheese melts perfectly and binds the filling together.

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