Scrambled Egg Burritos
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From EatingWell: Spring 2003, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005)These zesty Southwestern egg burritos are always a hit whether you serve them for breakfast, brunch, lunch or a casual dinner. The homemade black bean salsa adds a special touch, but these are extra-quick if you use your favorite jarred salsa.
4 servings | Active Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 9-inch whole-wheat flour tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 4-ounce can chopped green chiles
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar, or pepper Jack cheese
- 2 cups Black Bean & Tomato Salsa, (recipe follows) or prepared salsa
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Blend eggs, salt and pepper in a medium bowl with a fork until blended. Heat oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add chiles and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add eggs and cook, stirring slowly with a wooden spoon or heatproof rubber spatula, until soft, fluffy curds form, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes.
- To serve, divide eggs evenly among the tortillas. Sprinkle each with about 2 tablespoons cheese and roll up. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Nutrition
Per serving : 328 Calories; 15 g Fat; 6 g Sat; 5 g Mono; 232 mg Cholesterol; 34 g Carbohydrates; 18 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 783 mg Sodium; 286 mg Potassium
2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean protein, 2 fat
Tips & Notes
- Chipotle peppers are smoked jalapenos with a fiery taste that are canned in adobo sauce. Look for them in the Hispanic section of large supermarkets and in specialty stores.
- Two Easy Ways to Heat Tortillas:
- Microwave: Stack 4 tortillas between damp paper towels and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until hot and pliable.
- Oven: Preheat oven to 300°F. Stack tortillas (about 4 in a batch) and wrap tightly in foil. Place in oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until warm.