Description
Start your day strong with this Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito. It is hearty, simple to make, and tastes like you spent hours preparing it. This recipe brings family comfort to your busy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
- 1/2 cup cooked scrambled egg substitute (optional, for extra protein)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 whole wheat tortillas (large size)
- 1/4 cup salsa (optional, for serving)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet. Cook, stirring gently, until the eggs are just set.
- Stir in the rinsed black beans and the cooked egg substitute, if using. Cook for one minute until heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the eggs and beans. Let the residual heat melt the cheese slightly.
- Lay out the four tortillas. Divide the egg and bean mixture evenly among the center of each tortilla.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
- Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll the burrito from the bottom up.
- Serve immediately with salsa on the side, if you like. Enjoy your satisfying breakfast!
Notes
- You can prepare the scrambled eggs ahead of time to save morning minutes.
- Feel free to add pre-cooked sausage or diced ham for more flavor.
- Warm your tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or microwave before filling for easier rolling.
- This recipe scales up easily if you are feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 450mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 6g
- Protein: Approx. 20g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 180mg