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Writer's pictureLisa Rosefield

Let's Eat: Breakfast with a Powerful Punch

You know the feeling... You eat breakfast, but by 11 a.m. your stomach is growling. You feel like you just ate but somehow you’re hungry and craving something hearty and rich.


Switch up your breakfast habits with a wholesome power packed and filling Breakfast Burrito. It’s got protein to keep you full, veggies for a touch of added nutrition, and hot sauce to pack a powerful punch of flavor in every bite.


No more snacking between breakfast and lunch. This hearty breakfast bite will keep you full and bursting with energy until it’s time for your next meal. It’s easy to make in a matter of minutes and it’s totally customizable to accommodate every palate.


Made with beans, eggs, and egg white proteins, it can help keep you energized and full until it’s time for lunch. The red onion, red bell peppers, salsa, tomatoes, and avocado provide some fresh, nutritious vegetable options and the chili flakes and hot sauce bring the heat.


To make this burrito, start with canola oil in a skillet. Add red onion and red bell peppers then cook for 8 minutes. Add black beans, chili flakes, salt, and pepper then stir.


Whisk eggs and egg whites in a mixing bowl. Add pepper jack cheese then scramble the egg and cheese mixture in a hot skillet.


On a tortilla, spread sour cream, salsa, the bean mixture, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, avocado, and hot sauce, if desired. Roll up the burrito and it’s ready to serve.


 

Breakfast Burrito

Serves 4

  • 2 teaspoon canola oil

  • 1 small red onion, diced

  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • salt, to taste

  • pepper, to taste

  • 4 eggs

  • 4 egg whites

  • 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

  • nonstick cooking spray

  • 4 flour tortillas

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup salsa

  • 1 large tomato, seeded and diced

  • 1 avocado, sliced

  • hot sauce (optional)

Let’s get started.

In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat. Add red onion and red bell pepper; cook for 8 minutes. Add black beans and red pepper flakes; cook for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to dish.


Next, make the eggs.

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs and egg whites. Stir in cheese until combined. Heat a large skillet over low heat, add egg mixture, and scramble for 3 minutes, or until cooked through.


Finally, the last step.

Spread sour cream over the tortilla. Spread salsa over sour cream. Spoon 1/4 bean mixture over salsa. Spoon 1/4 scrambled eggs over the bean mixture. Top with diced tomatoes and avocado. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired. Roll-up burrito. Repeat three times with the remaining ingredients and serve.


Just like that, you have a breakfast that is not only nutritious but equally as appetizing. Find more filling breakfast recipes at Culinary.net.


If you made this recipe at home, use #MyCulinaryConnection #NubianImpulse on your favorite social network to share your work.


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