Veggie-Packed Protein Burrito (Printable)

Colorful vegetables and protein combine in a warm, flavorful wrap for a nourishing 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 diced onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
02 - Stir in chopped spinach and diced tomato; cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Add black beans, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, stirring and cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat and transfer vegetables to a bowl.
03 - In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Pour the mixture into the skillet and scramble over medium heat until just set. Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheese.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 20 seconds until warm and pliable.
05 - Layer the veggie mixture, scrambled eggs, avocado slices, and salsa in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro if desired.
06 - Fold in the sides of each tortilla and roll tightly to enclose the filling. Serve immediately or wrap in foil for a portable meal.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels indulgent but sneaks in more vegetables than most people eat all morning.
  • You can prep the veggie mix the night before and just scramble eggs in the morning.
  • It actually keeps you full until lunch without the mid-morning crash.
02 -
  • Seeding the tomato is not optional unless you want a soggy tortilla halfway through eating.
  • Do not overcook the eggs or they turn rubbery and dry, take them off heat while they are still a little soft.
  • Warming the tortillas makes them easier to roll and prevents cracking.
03 -
  • Use the same skillet for the veggies and eggs so the eggs pick up all the leftover spices and flavor.
  • If you are taking these to go, wrap them tightly in foil and they will stay warm for about an hour.
  • Double the veggie mixture and keep it in the fridge, it makes weekday mornings so much easier.
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