Name: Recipe for Black Bean and Salsa Breakfast Egg Burrito
Prep time: 8 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Total time: 12 minutes
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
Ingredients: 1 spinach; 2 8-inch whole wheat tortilla, 96% fat-free; 3 black bean spread [recipe follows]; 3 yellow onion, diced; 2 fresh garlic, chopped; 3/4 chili powder; 3 water; 1/4 chipotle pepper; 2 canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 dried oregano; 1/4 ground cumin; 1/8 smoked paprika; 1 serving of the southwest scramble recipe [recipe follows]; 1 egg; 1/4 chipotle powder; 1/2 egg substitute; 1/2 cilantro, chopped; 1 serving of fresh tomato salsa [recipe follows]; 3 red onion, diced; 1 cilantro, chopped; 1 medium tomato, diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 fresh lime; 1/16 kosher salt

Breakfast burrito halved and stacked with tomato and green garnishes

Breakfast A South-of-the-Border Start to the Day

The dark, rich and smoky flavor of black bean spread, the zing of jalapeño and lime-accented fresh tomato salsa, and the comfort food that is scrambled eggs, all wrapped together. Here’s a combination of individual recipes that will be welcome in any cook’s repertoire. Put together they are a spectacular hand-held meal. The black bean spread provides essential fiber, protein and minerals. Warm the tortillas in the oven or on a dry skillet briefly to bring back just-made freshness.

Black Bean and Salsa Breakfast Egg Burrito

Recipe courtesy of

Chef Edwin Cabrera

Prep Instructions

Yield: 2 servings
Cooking Time: 4 minutes
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup spinach
2 8-inch whole wheat tortilla, 96% fat-free
3 ounces black bean spread [recipe follows]
3 tablespoons yellow onion, diced
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon chipotle pepper
2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 serving of the southwest scramble recipe [recipe follows]
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon cilantro, chopped
1 serving of fresh tomato salsa [recipe follows]
3 tablespoons red onion, diced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
1 tablespoon jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime
1/16 teaspoons kosher salt

Combine onion, garlic, chili powder, water, chipotle pepper, black beans, oregano, cumin, and paprika to form black bean spread.
Scramble egg, chipotle powder, and egg substitute in skillet over medium heat. Remove from heat and add cilantro to create the Southwest scramble.
Mix red onions, cilantro, tomato, jalapeno, lime, and salt to make the tomato salsa.
Place the whole wheat tortilla on a flat surface, off center place 3 oz of the black bean spread follow with half of southwest scramble, fresh tomato salsa and the greens of your choice. Fold tortilla into a burrito. Repeat procedure and serve.