Protein-rich breakfast burrito recipe

This salsa-fresh, protein-rich breakfast is quick and easy to make.

Updated on May 26, 2023.

Start your day off right with this simple and well-balanced breakfast. Use a whole-wheat tortilla to boost your fiber and nutrient intake. Add an orange, whose vitamin C will help your body absorb the iron in the black beans.

Ingredients

  • 1 jumbo egg plus 3 egg whites, beaten, or 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 scallion, white part only, chopped
  • 2 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp black beans
  • 3 tbsp chunky garden-style salsa
  • 1 10″ whole-wheat flour tortilla
  • Cooking oil spray

Preparation

Spritz a skillet with cooking oil, then cook the egg and onion. When the eggs are almost done, stir in the cream cheese and beans. Place the tortilla over the eggs in the skillet until warm. Remove the tortilla, top with the scrambled egg mixture and the salsa, and roll up.

Makes 1 burrito

More On

4 steps to eating better... and better eating

video

4 steps to eating better... and better eating
Dietitian Maya Feller offers up 4 tips for eating better and better eating including eating the rainbow and healthy shopping habits.
Healthier walnut brownies

article

Healthier walnut brownies
A few ingredient swaps make this dessert healthier but still decadent-tasting.
7 slow cooker meals under 500 calories

slideshow

7 slow cooker meals under 500 calories
Try these simple, hearty recipes for breakfast, snacks, lunch and dinner, plus dessert.
This year: no more mindless eating

video

This year: no more mindless eating
Author, speaker, and psychologist Emily Balcetis walks us through what mindless eating is and introduces us to a mindFULL practice.
10 aspartame-free beverage alternatives

video

10 aspartame-free beverage alternatives
The artificial sweetener, aspartame, has been noted as a possible carcinogen.