Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Burrito

Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast burritos don’t have to be unhealthy. Fillings like veggies and eggs that are often crowded out by the cheaper and fattier ingredients can be elevated to star status in the dish. By the way, here’s a tip for easy-peasy scrambled eggs or egg substitutes.  Scramble an egg in a coffee cup or small microwave-safe bowl. Depending on your wattage, nuke it for 30 seconds to a minute, and voilà, scrambled eggs perfect for a sandwich or a burrito.

• 1 scrambled egg or egg substitute (or tofu)
• 1 6-inch whole-grain tortilla
• 2 Tbsp. black beans, canned
• 2 Tbsp. low-fat cheddar cheese (or soy cheese)
• 2 Tbsp. chopped tomato
• 2 Tbsp. chopped onion
• Hot sauce to taste

Microwave scrambled egg or egg substitute until cooked. While egg is cooking, spread out cooked tortilla on a dinner plate or cutting board. Spread cooked egg in the middle of one half of the tortilla. Heat the beans in the microwave (not too much or they’ll explode!). While beans are heating, sprinkle cheese on eggs, then pile on beans, tomatoes, and onions (if you don’t have time to chop fresh veggies, a healthy salsa could be substituted). Add hot sauce if desired. Fold tortilla in half over the ingredients and fold in the sides. 

Preparation Time: 10 minutes (or more, depending on your tortilla-folding skills)

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