Veggie-Loaded Breakfast Burrito (Printable)

A hearty wrap filled with vegetables, eggs, cheese, and spices for a nourishing start to your day.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 small zucchini, diced
03 - ½ red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
05 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced

→ Protein & Dairy

06 - 6 large eggs
07 - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or plant-based alternative)
08 - ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
09 - ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Wrap & Toppings

10 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas
11 - ½ avocado, sliced
12 - ¼ cup salsa
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Spices & Seasonings

14 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
15 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - ¼ teaspoon salt
17 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
18 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion, diced red bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in chopped spinach and diced tomato; cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Add black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl. Pour mixture into the same skillet and scramble over medium heat until just set. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese.
04 - Warm each tortilla in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds to increase pliability.
05 - On each tortilla, layer the sautéed vegetable mixture, scrambled eggs with cheese, sliced avocado, and a spoonful of salsa. Sprinkle fresh cilantro if desired.
06 - Fold the sides inward, then roll the tortilla tightly around the fillings. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for on-the-go convenience.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely filling without leaving you sluggish by mid-morning, thanks to the protein and vegetables.
  • You can prep it in 30 minutes flat, making it perfect for those mornings when you need to eat and run.
  • Every bite has different textures and flavors, so it never gets boring even when you make it twice a week.
02 -
  • Overstuffing is the number one burrito mistake; you want the filling to reach from edge to edge with maybe an inch of tortilla showing on each side, or it will burst open when you try to roll it.
  • The vegetables have to be cooked through and relatively soft before you add the eggs, otherwise you'll end up with crunchy onions that don't get a chance to release their flavor into the mixture.
  • Don't go heavy-handed with the milk when whisking eggs; too much makes them rubbery rather than creamy.
03 -
  • A half-cooked egg scramble with slightly soft spots actually carries flavor better than one that's completely set—pull the pan off the heat just before you think it's done.
  • The smoked paprika is not optional; it's what gives this breakfast its personality and keeps it from tasting like every other scrambled egg situation you've ever had.
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