KRNC recipe of the month – Breakfast Burritos

Customize this favorite drive-thru order while saving time and money! These homemade frozen breakfast burritos can be reheated in as little as a few minutes and are a great way to get your day started!

Serving Size: 1 burrito

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:An image of someone cutting a perfectly toasted Breakfast Burrito, accompanied by text that reads: "Recipe of the Month Homemade Breakfast Burritos". The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center Logo is also pictured.

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • ½ bell pepper, diced
  • 6 large eggs, cracked, whisked together
  • 4 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Optional fillings: roasted potatoes, beans, roasted vegetables, cooked traditional breakfast or vegan sausage, leftover meat or protein alternatives
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional ingredients for serving: guacamole, salsa, sour cream

Directions:

    1. Place a large skillet over medium heat and add ½ tablespoon olive oil. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté until onions turn translucent, and peppers soften, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to a separate bowl, place in the refrigerator to cool completely.
    2. Place ½ tablespoon olive oil into a separate large skillet off the heat, tilt to evenly coat. Pour the whisked eggs into the cold skillet, and then place over medium heat. As eggs begin to set, push them towards the middle of the skillet until firmed up and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, transfer to a plate, and place in refrigerator to cool completely.
    3. In a clean skillet, warm up each tortilla on high heat for 30 seconds on each side. Remove from skillet and place a scoop of the cooled scrambled eggs in the center of each tortilla, followed by portions of the vegetables, cheese, cilantro, and any additional fillings.
    4. Grab the left and right sides of the tortilla and fold towards the center. Follow by wrapping the bottom of the tortilla over the filling and side folds. Continue to tuck the tortilla tightly underneath the filling as you roll upwards.
    5. Place each burrito on a sheet of parchment paper and wrap the same way the burrito was rolled. Repeat on a sheet of foil and store in freezer for up to 3 months!
    6. To reheat:
      1. Microwave: remove burrito from foil and place on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel and heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until the filling is fully thawed and heated to 165°F.
      2. Oven: preheat oven to 350°F. Place foil wrapped burritos on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the filling is fully thawed and heated through to 165°

Nutrition Information / Amount per serving

Calories – 390

Total fat – 25.5 g

Saturated fat – 9.5 g

Cholesterol – 311 mg

Sugar – 4 mg

Protein – 20 g

Total Carbohydrates – 21 g

Dietary Fiber – 2 g

Sodium – 645 mg

Added Sugar – 0 g

For more delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and cooking and nutrition classes, contact the Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center at (970) 495-5916 or see the KRNC website. More health tips are also available at the College of Health and Human Sciences Pinterest board. Lastly, don’t forget to sign up for the KRNC monthly newsletter!

The Kendall Reagan Nutrition Center is in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, part of CSU’s College of Health and Human Sciences.

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