Cheese tortilla with spinach and egg
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Cheese tortilla with spinach and egg

A tortilla with egg, spinach and cheese – crisp outside and soft inside. A simple, warm lunch dish.

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4.8 (121)
15 min total
1 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings

  • Tortilla and filling

    • 1 stk Tortilla
    • 40 g Fresh spinach
    • 40 g Grated cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)

  • Egg and seasoning

    • 2 stk Eggs
    • 0.3 tsk Salt
    • 0.3 tsk Freshly ground pepper

  • For frying

    • 1 tsk Olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Beat the eggs

    1. Beat the eggs with salt and pepper in a small bowl.
    2 min
  2. 2

    Cook the tortilla

    1. Heat the oil in a skillet, lay the tortilla in the pan and pour the egg mixture over so it covers the surface.
    2 min
  3. 3

    Add spinach and cheese

    1. Spread the spinach over the egg and sprinkle the cheese evenly on top.
    2 min
  4. 4

    Fold and finish

    1. Fold the tortilla in half and cook one to two minutes on each side until golden and the cheese has melted.
    4 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

430kcal

Protein

26g

Fat

28g

Carbs

28g

Serving Size

250g

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve warm and crisp – with a small salad on the side if you like.
  • • Works as a light lunch or simple dinner.
  • • Can go in a lunch box; reheat briefly in a pan before eating if needed.

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfri: Black coffee or latte
  • • Alkoholfri: Iced tea with lemon

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad
  • • Yogurt dip with herbs

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 1 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Best the same day.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use whole wheat tortilla for extra fiber.
  • • Beat the eggs well so the filling binds better.

Cooking

  • • Cook over low heat so the cheese melts before the tortilla burns.
  • • Fold with a spatula while the egg is still slightly moist for a juicy result.

Serving

  • • Top with fresh herbs or a little extra spinach when serving.
  • • Serve with yogurt dip or salsa for freshness.

Variations

Flavor

  • With tomato and basil
  • With chili
  • With feta and onion

Health

  • Protein-rich
  • Gluten-free (with gluten-free tortilla)
  • Light (more egg white)

Method

  • Pan-fried
  • Dry pan toast

Toppings

  • Avocado
  • Salsa
  • Fresh herbs

Author

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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