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Hearty Egg Burrito Breakfast Filled With Protein and Flavorful Ingredients - A Satisfying Start to Your Day

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Large eggs (6–8, depending on serving size)
  • Large flour tortillas (10-inch burrito size)
  • Black beans (1 can, drained and rinsed)
  • Bell pepper (1, any color), diced
  • Red onion (1/2), diced
  • Baby spinach (2 cups), roughly chopped
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • Avocado (1), sliced or mashed
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional)
  • Olive oil or butter for cooking
  • Ground cumin and chili powder
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro (optional), chopped
  • Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prep your ingredients. Dice the bell pepper and red onion. Rinse and drain the black beans. Chop the spinach and cilantro. Crack eggs into a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and whisk until smooth and slightly frothy.
  • Sauté the veggies. Warm a large skillet over medium heat with a little olive oil. Add onion and pepper with a pinch of salt. Cook 4–5 minutes until soft and lightly browned. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon each of cumin and chili powder for a toasty aroma.
  • Warm the beans and spinach. Add the black beans to the skillet and cook 1–2 minutes. Toss in the spinach and cook just until wilted. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and keep warm.
  • Scramble the eggs. Add a bit more oil or butter to the skillet. Pour in the eggs and cook over medium-low heat, gently folding with a spatula. Aim for soft, slightly creamy curds—about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat; they’ll finish cooking from residual heat.
  • Warm the tortillas. Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 15–20 seconds per side, or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20–30 seconds. Warm tortillas flex and roll without tearing.
  • Assemble the burritos. Lay a tortilla on a board. Add a stripe of the bean-veggie mix, then a scoop of eggs. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with avocado, salsa, and a few cilantro leaves. Keep fillings in the center, leaving space at the edges.
  • Fold and roll. Fold the sides inward over the filling. Pull the bottom edge up and over the fillings, then roll tightly away from you. Tuck as you go for a snug wrap.
  • Seal and toast (optional but great). Place the burrito seam-side down in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until golden and lightly crisp. This step warms the center and keeps the burrito intact.
  • Serve. Slice in half if you like. Add a spoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream and a dash of hot sauce. Enjoy immediately while warm and melty.