Veggie-Loaded Breakfast Burrito (Printable)

Nutritious wrap combining eggs, vibrant vegetables, and flavorful spices for an energizing meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
02 - 1 small zucchini, diced
03 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
05 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced

→ Protein and Dairy

06 - 6 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or plant-based alternative
08 - 1/4 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
09 - 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Wrap and Toppings

10 - 4 large whole wheat tortillas
11 - 1/2 avocado, sliced
12 - 1/4 cup salsa
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

→ Spices and Seasonings

14 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
15 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and zucchini, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in chopped spinach and tomato, cooking for 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Add black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute. Remove mixture from skillet and set aside.
03 - Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl. Pour into the same skillet and scramble until just set. Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheese.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds until pliable.
05 - Layer vegetable mixture, scrambled eggs, avocado slices, and salsa in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired.
06 - Fold sides of the tortilla inward and roll up tightly. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for portability.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You actually taste every vegetable instead of them disappearing into scrambled eggs.
  • It's genuinely portable, meaning you can eat it while walking out the door without feeling guilty.
  • The flavors are bright and warming at the same time, like breakfast should be.
02 -
  • If you pile everything in the center without leaving space at the edges, the burrito falls apart when you try to fold it—the golden ratio is filling that reaches two-thirds across the tortilla, not all the way to the edges.
  • Don't skip warming the tortillas; a cold tortilla is stiff and will crack, while a warm one is forgiving and wraps like it actually wants to cooperate.
03 -
  • Cook the vegetables and eggs in the same skillet without washing between steps—the small browned bits left behind add depth and won't make anything taste burnt.
  • Roll from the bottom of the tortilla toward the top with steady pressure; wrapping loosely means it falls apart, and wrapping too tight can tear the tortilla.
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