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Healthy Breakfast Burrito Plated

simple breakfast burrito recipe healthy

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Start your day right with this simple breakfast burrito recipe healthy! Packed with nutrients and flavor, it's a delicious way to fuel up!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 burritos
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Tortillas
  • 2 whole whole wheat tortillas Provides fiber.
Eggs
  • 4 large eggs (or egg substitutes) Offers protein.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers Adds essential vitamins.
  • 1 cup fresh spinach Adds essential vitamins.
Beans
  • 1 cup black beans Canned or cooked, boosts protein.
Avocado
  • 1 ripe avocado Brings healthy fats.
Cheese Alternatives
  • ½ cup cheese alternatives Like vegan cheese or low-fat cheese.
Spices
  • 1 teaspoon cumin Optional for flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick Skillet For sautéing vegetables and scrambling eggs.
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For whisking eggs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients, including whole wheat tortillas, eggs (or egg substitutes), diced bell peppers, fresh spinach, black beans, avocado, and cheese alternatives.
Sautéing
  1. In a non-stick skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced bell peppers and spinach. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until tender.
Scrambling Eggs
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs (or egg substitutes) until well combined. Pour into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables and cook, stirring gently, until fully scrambled (about 3-4 minutes).
Adding Beans
  1. Add the black beans to the skillet and stir for another minute to meld flavors.
Assembling
  1. Lay a tortilla flat, spoon the egg and vegetable mixture onto the center, and top with avocado and cheese alternatives.
Wrapping
  1. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll it up from the bottom to the top.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, perhaps with fresh fruit or yogurt.

Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
350 15g 20g 40g