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URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/recipes/breakfast-burritos/
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1/4 cup nonfat or 1% milk
- salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup fat-free refried beans
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
- 1 tomato, chopped
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Mix eggs, milk and seasonings in a bowl.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet).
- Pour eggs into skillet. Stir and cook until firm.
- Warm the tortillas on a griddle, or wrap in foil and heat in the oven.
- Warm the refried beans in a separate pan.
- On each tortilla, layer 1/4 of refried beans, eggs, cheese and tomato.
- Roll the burrito, cut in half, and enjoy!
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Notes:
- Try your favorite salsa in place of the tomato.
- Use other vegetables that you have on hand, such as bell peppers or corn.
- Serve with guacamole, light sour cream, plain yogurt or salsa.
- Add chopped cilantro for more flavor.
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