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Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast with a Powerful Punch Servings: 4
2 teaspoon canola oil
(Culinary.net) You know the 1 small red onion, diced
feeling: You eat breakfast, but by 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
11 a.m. your stomach is growling. 1 can black beans, drained and
You feel like you just ate but rinsed
somehow you’re hungry and crav- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
ing something hearty and rich. salt, to taste
Switch up your breakfast hab- pepper, to taste
its with wholesome and filling 4 eggs
Breakfast Burrito. It’s got protein 4 egg whites
to keep you full, veggies for a ½ cup shredded pepper jack cheese
touch of added nutrition and hot nonstick cooking spray
sauce to pack a powerful punch of 4 flour tortillas
flavor in every bite. ¼ cup sour cream
No more snacking between ¼ cup salsa
breakfast and lunch. This hearty 1 large tomato, seeded and diced
breakfast bite will keep you full 1 avocado, sliced
and bursting with energy until it’s hot sauce (optional)
time for your next meal. It’s easy Made with beans, eggs and beans, chili flakes, salt and pepper In large skillet, heat canola oil
to make in a matter of minutes and egg white proteins, it can help then stir. over medium heat. Add red onion
it’s totally customizable to accom- keep you energized and full until Whisk eggs and egg whites in and red bell pepper; cook 8 min-
modate every palate. it’s time for lunch. The red onion, a mixing bowl. Add pepper jack utes. Add black beans and red
red bell peppers, salsa, tomatoes cheese then scramble the egg and pepper flakes; cook 3 minutes.
1680 and avocado provide some fresh, cheese mixture in a hot skillet. Season with salt and pepper, to
Elmwood Ave. nutritious vegetable options and On a tortilla, spread sour taste. Transfer to dish.
the chili flakes and hot sauce bring cream, salsa, the bean mixture, In medium bowl, whisk eggs
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the heat. scrambled eggs, tomatoes, avoca- and egg whites. Stir in cheese until
To make this burrito, start with do and hot sauce, if desired. Roll combined. Heat large skillet over
canola oil in a skillet. Add red up the burrito and it’s ready to low heat, add egg mixture and
onion and red bell peppers then serve. scramble 3 minutes, or until
Coleslaw, fries
cook for 8 minutes. Add black Just like that you have a break- cooked through.
cornbread Spread sour cream over torti-
fast that is not only nutritious but
equally as appetizing. Find more lla. Spread salsa over sour cream.
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