Healthy Egg Burrito
Add more veggies to your breakfast with this healthy egg burrito!
Recipe Source: “Good and Cheap” recipe book by Leanne Brown, pg. 17
Ingredients
- 3-4 Whole Grain Tortillas
- 1/2 A Sweet Red Pepper (diced)
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro or Dill (finely chopped)
- 2 Handfuls of Spinach (chopped)
- Small Red Onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 Cup Grated Cheese (optional)
- 4 Eggs
- 1 Tsp Canola oil for the pan
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Directions
Step 1
Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk (or use a fork) to mix well. Heat a skillet over medium heat on the stove, and add oil to the pan.
Step 2
Add chopped onions to the pan. Use a spatula to saute onions until they are translucent. Add red bell pepper and saute for about 5 minutes. Add spinach and cook until just slightly wilted.
Step 3
Pour eggs over all veggies in the pan and swirl around to coat the entire bottom of the pan. Cook by scrambling with a spatula or fold over for an omelet.
Step 4
Turn off heat and add cilantro, cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Fill heated tortillas with mix and fold into a burrito. Serve immediately.
Utensils Needed
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Skillet/saute pan
- Whisk/fork
- Serving plate
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 burrito
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 6 g |
| Cholesterol | n/a |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 21 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | n/a |
| Added Sugars | n/a |
| Protein | 16 g |