Ingredients
To create a delicious breakfast burrito, youโll need the following ingredients:
- Large flour tortillas
- Eggsย (large)
- Shredded cheeseย (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or your choice)
- Vegetablesย (bell peppers, onions, spinach, and tomatoes)
- Butter or cooking oil
- Salt and pepperย (to taste)
- Optional ingredients:
- Cooked bacon or sausage
- Avocado
- Salsa or hot sauce
- Black beans
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Follow these steps to make a mouthwatering breakfast burrito:
Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients
- Chop the Vegetables: Dice bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes into small pieces. If using spinach, roughly chop it.
- Grate the Cheese: Shred your choice of cheese and set it aside.
- Cook the Meatย (if using): Cook bacon or sausage in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2: Scramble the Eggs
- Crack the Eggs: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk until well blended.
- Heat the Skillet: Place a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter or a drizzle of cooking oil.
- Cook the Eggs: Pour the eggs into the skillet and gently stir with a spatula until the eggs are fully cooked but still soft. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 3: Sautรฉ the Vegetables
- Heat the Skillet: Add a little more butter or oil to the skillet if necessary.
- Cook the Vegetables: Sautรฉ the chopped bell peppers and onions until they are tender. Add the tomatoes and spinach and cook for an additional minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 4: Assemble the Burrito
- Warm the Tortillas: Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Layer the Ingredients: Place a tortilla on a flat surface. Layer scrambled eggs, sautรฉed vegetables, chopped bacon or sausage (if using), and shredded cheese in the center of the tortilla.
- Roll the Burrito: Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it tightly from the bottom to the top to enclose the filling.
Step 5: Serve
- Heat the Burrito: For a crispy finish, place the rolled burrito in a skillet over medium heat and cook until golden brown on each side.
- Slice and Serve: Slice the burrito in half and serve hot with your choice of salsa, hot sauce, avocado, or additional toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 500
- Fat: 25
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 20