I made this and also doubled the recipe. I used jar salsa because everyone in my family likes a different degree of hotness. I thought this was easy to make. Other then not making my own salsa, I didn't change a thing. I served this with sliced oranges. I agree that any vegtables could be added to this recipe. I would make this for any guests and I will definitly make it again. Its a real keeper.
Quick Breakfast Burritos
"I created this recipe because I needed an easy, satisfying breakfast. Use as much ground red pepper as you want depending on how hot and spicy you like your food. Add a spinach salad with tomatoes and avocados, and this dish is transformed into a wonderful lunch." —Heather Demeritte, Scottsdale, Ariz.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 burrito)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 197
- Fat: 10.8g
- Saturated fat: 4.5g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2g
- Protein: 12.7g
- Carbohydrate: 14.3g
- Fiber: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 258mg
- Iron: 1.7mg
- Sodium: 372mg
- Calcium: 170mg
Ingredients
- Pico de gallo:
- 1 1/2 cups chopped tomato (about 1 large)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Dash of crushed red pepper
- Burritos:
- 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- Dash of ground red pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 (2-ounce) can diced green chiles
- 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded colby-Jack cheese
Preparation
- 1. To prepare pico de gallo, combine first 7 ingredients in a small bowl.
- 2. To prepare the burritos, combine chopped fresh oregano and the next 4 ingredients (through the ground red pepper) in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
- 3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat the pan with cooking spray. Add egg mixture, 1/4 cup onion, and green chiles to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes or until eggs are set, stirring frequently. Remove pan from heat; stir egg mixture well.
- 4. Heat the corn tortillas according to package directions. Divide the egg mixture evenly among tortillas. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese and about 1/3 cup pico de gallo.
Note:
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Quick Breakfast Burritos Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Breakfast/Brunch
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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