4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 green onions
- 1 medium red or green bell pepper
- 1 medium clove garlic
- 2 ounces low fat cheddar cheese
- 1 (15½ ounce) can black beans, no salt added
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ teaspoon ground cumin, divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Non stick cooking spray
- 4 (8 inch) whole wheat flour tortillas
Optional Ingredients
- 1/3 cup nonfat plain yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Directions
- Rinse green onions and bell pepper. Peel garlic clove.
- Slice green onions. Remove core and dice bell pepper. Mince garlic.
- If using fresh cilantro, rinse and chop leaves now.
- Grate cheese.
- In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add beans, green onions, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook until peppers are soft, about 3 minutes. Add ½ teaspoon ground cumin and black pepper. Transfer mixture to a plate.
- In a small bowl, crack eggs. Add remaining ¼ teaspoon cumin. Beat mixture lightly with a fork.
- Wipe out skillet with a paper towel. Coat with non stick cooking spray. Heat at medium low. Add egg mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are as firm as you like, about 3-5 minutes. If using cilantro, add now.
- Spoon egg mixture into the center of each tortilla, dividing evenly. Add beans and veggies. Sprinkle cheese on top. If using yogurt, add a dollop to each tortilla.
- Fold tortilla over mixture and serve.
Chef’s notes:
- Add color and flavor with a fresh salsa. Mix chopped fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped onion, and chopped cilantro. Add a pinch of ground cumin for heat.
- For a different flavor, use Monterey Jack or Colby cheese instead of cheddar
- Compare labels for sodium/ saturated fat and look for no trans fat when selecting whole wheat tortillas.
- Steam, sauté, or grill a mix of veggies. Add to burritos.
- If you double the recipe, do not double cumin.
- Use 1 Tablespoon dried cilantro instead of fresh cilantro, if you like.
- Burritos can be frozen for up to one week. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, cover with aluminum foil, and freeze. To reheat, remove foil and plastic. Microwave 1½-2 minutes, turning as needed. Or, remove plastic wrap and re-cover in aluminum foil. Heat in a toaster oven or regular oven at 300 F for about 6 minutes.