Avocado Southwest Breakfast Burrito (Print View)

Scrambled eggs, avocado, beans, veggies, and cheese wrapped in a tortilla for a satisfying start.

# Components:

→ Produce

01 - 1 large ripe avocado, diced
02 - 1 medium tomato, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely chopped
04 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
05 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
06 - 1 lime, juiced

→ Eggs & Dairy

07 - 6 large eggs
08 - 1/4 cup milk
09 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or pepper jack cheese

→ Beans

10 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Tortillas

11 - 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch, or gluten-free tortillas)

→ Spices & Oils

12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
15 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, gently mix diced avocado, tomato, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture and slowly scramble until just set. Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheese.
04 - In a small saucepan, heat black beans with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper for 2 to 3 minutes until warmed through.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave briefly until pliable.
06 - Lay one tortilla flat. Place scrambled eggs, seasoned black beans, and avocado salsa in the center.
07 - Fold sides over filling and roll tightly to secure the burrito. Repeat with remaining tortillas and fillings.
08 - For a crisp finish, place assembled burritos seam side down in a heated skillet for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly toasted.
09 - Serve burritos warm. Garnish with extra lime wedges or salsa as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses staple ingredients you probably have right now
  • Ready in under half an hour
  • High in protein and vegetarian friendly
  • Endlessly customizable for all tastes
02 -
  • Packed with plant based fiber and protein
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to make gluten free
03 -
  • Do not overcook the eggs they should look a little shiny and soft when you take them off the burner you can always cook them an extra minute in the hot pan
  • Always season the avocado salsa and beans separately so every layer bursts with flavor
  • Warming the tortillas until flexible makes them less likely to tear when rolling up and helps create that delicious pocket of layered filling

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