Name: High Protein Turkey Sausage & Spinach Quesadilla
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 Mission Carb Balance flour tortilla; 1/4 cup Jimmy Dean fully cooked turkey sausage crumbles; 2 large eggs; 1 tablespoon reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded

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Start your morning with a breakfast that’s packed with protein, loaded with flavor, and ready in less than 15 minutes!

This Turkey Sausage & Spinach Breakfast Quesadilla is crispy on the outside, cheesy on the inside, and filled with savory turkey sausage, fluffy eggs, and fresh spinach.

Whether you’re following Weight Watchers, eating low carb, or simply looking for a satisfying breakfast that will keep you full for hours, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.

High Protein Turkey Sausage & Spinach Quesadilla Low Carb Weight Watchers Recipe

The Ingredients

Turkey Sausage: Turkey sausage delivers plenty of protein while containing less saturated fat than many traditional pork breakfast sausages.

Protein helps keep you satisfied longer and supports muscle maintenance, making it an excellent way to start the day.

Eggs: Eggs are one of nature’s best sources of complete protein, providing all nine essential amino acids.

They’re also rich in choline, vitamin D, selenium, and B vitamins that help support brain function and energy production.

Fresh Spinach: Spinach is loaded with vitamins A, C, and K along with iron, folate, magnesium, and antioxidants. It adds volume, color, and nutrition while contributing very few calories or Weight Watchers Points.

Mission Carb Balance Flour Tortillas: A Carb Balance tortilla provides plenty of fiber while keeping net carbs lower than a traditional flour tortilla. The extra fiber helps promote fullness and makes this breakfast more satisfying.

Reduced-Fat Cheese: Reduced-fat cheese offers calcium and protein while containing less saturated fat than regular cheese.

It melts beautifully and gives the quesadilla that delicious cheesy stretch without adding excessive Points.

Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 5g net carbs and 25g protein. The full nutrition information can be found at the bottom of the recipe card.

How to Make High Protein Turkey Sausage & Spinach Quesadillas

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray.

Add the turkey sausage crumbles and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, just until wilted. Add the beaten eggs and gently scramble until set.

Remove everything from the skillet.

Place the tortilla back into the skillet. Sprinkle the cheese on one half of the tortilla.

Add the egg, sausage, and spinach mixture, then fold the tortilla in half.

Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or your favorite hot sauce.

Why This Works for Low Carb and Weight Watchers

High in protein to help keep you full all morning.
Made with a high-fiber carb balance tortilla.
Uses lean turkey sausage instead of traditional pork sausage.
Includes nutrient-rich spinach for extra volume without many calories.

This hearty breakfast quesadilla is proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring. With crispy tortillas, savory turkey sausage, fluffy eggs, and melted cheese in every bite, it’s a breakfast you’ll look forward to making again and again.

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:10

Total Time:15

Ingredients

1 Mission Carb Balance flour tortilla
1/4 cup Jimmy Dean fully cooked turkey sausage crumbles
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon reduced-fat Mexican cheese, shredded

Instructions

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Add the turkey sausage crumbles and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Stir in the chopped spinach and cook for about 1 minute, just until wilted. Add the beaten eggs and gently scramble until set.
Remove everything from the skillet.
Place the tortilla back into the skillet. Sprinkle the cheese on one half of the tortilla.
Add the egg, sausage, and spinach mixture, then fold the tortilla in half.
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Slice into wedges and serve with salsa or your favorite hot sauce.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

1 serving (There are 5g net carbs)

296 calories, 18g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 788 mg sodium, 22g total carbs, 17g dietary fiber, 1g sugars, 25g protein (myfitnesspal.com)

Servings: 1

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