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Breakfast Burritos

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 cup nonfat or 1% milk
  • salt, pepper and chili powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup fat-free refried beans
  • 1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tomato, chopped

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Mix eggs, milk and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat (350 °F in an electric skillet).
  4. Pour eggs into skillet. Stir and cook until firm.
  5. Warm the tortillas on a griddle, or wrap in foil and heat in the oven.
  6. Warm the refried beans in a separate pan.
  7. On each tortilla, layer 1/4 of refried beans, eggs, cheese and tomato.
  8. Roll the burrito, cut in half, and enjoy!
  9. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Notes:

  • Try your favorite salsa in place of the tomato.
  • Use other vegetables that you have on hand, such as bell peppers or corn.
  • Serve with guacamole, light sour cream, plain yogurt or salsa.
  • Add chopped cilantro for more flavor.

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