Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced (1 cup)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup drained, rinsed canned black beans, preferably low-sodium
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 eggs and 4 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup (about 1 1/2-ounce) shredded pepper Jack cheese
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 (10-inch) whole-wheat tortillas (burrito-size)
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 large tomato, (4 ounces) seeded and diced
  • 1 small avocado (4 ounces), cubed
  • Hot sauce

Utensils

  • Large non-stick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Serving dish
  • Whisk

It is sometimes difficult to make sure pre-teens eat healthy. These kids are always on the go so the Breakfast Burrito is a tasty but nutritious way to get some breakfast into them. These Breakfast Burritos will be sure to satisfy pre-teens’ appetites without being time-consuming to make or eat.

Step by Step Instructions

Heat the oil in the large non-stick skillet over a medium to high heat.

Cook the peppers and onions until the onions are softened and the peppers are lightly charred (about 8 minutes).

Then add the black beans as well as the red pepper flakes.

Cook until warmed throughout, another three minutes. Season with pepper and salt; transfer to a dish.

Whisk together the egg whites and eggs then stir in cheese.

Using cooking spray, spray the skillet then reheat the skillet over medium heat.

Reduce heat to low then add eggs. Scramble until the eggs are cooked through (about 3 minutes).

On each tortilla, spread with one tablespoon each of sour cream and salsa.

Layer with a quarter of black bean mixture, quarter of the scrambled eggs, a bit of the diced tomato and a quarter of the avocado.

Add hot sauce, seasoning to taste. Then roll up burrito-style and serve.

Notes

Customize your pre-teen’s Breakfast Burrito by adding in additional vegetables that they like, using up some leftover meat or substituting in some different cheeses.