Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito
These satisfying vegetarian breakfast burritos are packed with fluffy scrambled eggs, seasoned black beans, and melted cheese, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. They are perfect for a quick and hearty start to your day or for meal prepping.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 555 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 8 pcslarge egg
- 2 tbspmilk
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 0.5 pcsyellow onion, finely diced
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 cupblack beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 tspcumin
- 0.5 tspchili powder
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.25 tspblack pepper
- 4 pcsflour tortilla, large (10-inch (25.4 cm))
- 1 cupcheddar cheese, shredded
garnish
- 0.25 cupsalsa(optional)
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
spatula · mixing bowl · whisk · large non-stick skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
Crack the eggs into a medium bowl, add the milk, salt, and pepper, then whisk until well combined and frothy.
About 2 min
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 4 min
- 4
Stir in the minced garlic, black beans, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
About 2 min
- 5
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the bean mixture and scramble gently with a spatula until cooked through but still soft.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the eggs; they should be moist.
- 6
Warm the flour tortillas either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven until pliable.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Warm tortillas are easier to roll without tearing.
- 7
Lay each warm tortilla flat and spoon an even amount of the egg and bean mixture down the center.
About 1 min
- 8
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the filling.
About 1 min
- 9
Fold in the sides of the tortilla, then tightly roll it up from the bottom to form a burrito.
About 2 min
- 10
Serve immediately, optionally topped with salsa and fresh cilantro.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 554.5kcal
- Protein
- 29.8g
- Carbs
- 37g
- Fat
- 31.1g
- Fibre
- 5.3g
- Sugar
- 4.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover burritos tightly wrapped in foil or plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
Reheat burritos in a microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes.
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