Spicy Breakfast Burrito

This Mexican breakfast can be made in about 5 minutes, or make a big batch on the weekend, freeze it, and microwave one for a fast breakfast on the go.
This recipe comes to us from Dawn Jackson Blatner, registered dietitian and author of The Flexitarian Diet.

  • 1 whole egg*
  • 2 egg whites*
  • 1/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortilla

*Flex Swap – you can substitute 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites with a 1/2 cup crumbled firm tofu, sauteed with 1/8 teaspoon turmeric (for yellow color).

Mix eggs*, beans, chilies, and cheese together and then scramble mixture in pan sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat. Wrap in tortilla.

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Nutrition Information

Spicy Breakfast Burrito
  • Servings per Recipe: 1
  • Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 304
  • Total Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 226mg
  • Sodium: 509mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 24g
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