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Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito High Protein


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  • Author: betty-m
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Start your day with a delicious breakfast burrito loaded with eggs, black beans, and fresh vegetables. Quick to prepare and high in protein, this burrito is the perfect morning fuel.


Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 cup kale or spinach
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tortillas
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  2. Add in chopped kale (or spinach) and bell pepper, stirring occasionally.
  3. Sprinkle in cumin and crushed red pepper, then add black beans. Cook together for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, scramble eggs until fluffy.
  6. Spread tomato paste and minced garlic on each tortilla. Layer the black bean mixture, scrambled eggs, and a sprinkle of cheese.
  7. Wrap tortillas tightly like a burrito and toast in the skillet until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  8. Transfer to a cutting board, slice in half, and serve hot.

Notes

Best served hot with fresh salsa or avocado. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Skillet Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 210mg