These
burritos are a great way to start the day and get a variety of essential
nutrients. This filling dish is easy to prepare and contains protein, fiber,
and healthy fats to get you through the morning, while the salsa adds some
spice to boost your metabolism and provide antioxidants.
To
make one burrito, you will need:
-2
eggs (vegan option with a tofu scramble listed below)
-1/4
cup black beans
- 1
T salsa
-
pinch of sea salt and pepper
- 1
T oil
-1
whole wheat tortilla
Optional
Add-ins:
-sprinkle
of shredded cheese
-sliced
avocado
To
begin, start by making your scrambled eggs. Over a sauté pan, heat the oil over
low-to-medium heat. In a bowl, whisk your eggs with the salt and pepper until well
combined. Pour the egg mixture
directly in the middle of the pan, and stir slowly with a spatula. When clumps
form, break the clumps with the spatula and continue stirring. The eggs are
ready when there is no longer any liquid egg in the pan. Season to taste.
Vegan Option with Tofu
To
begin the tofu scramble you will need about 4 oz of tofu, 2 T soy sauce or
tamari, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 T oil and salt and pepper. Some optional
ingredients to make your tofu scramble even better include black salt (traditionally
used in Indian cooking and gives a dish an egg-like flavor) instead of the sea
salt, 1/4 of a diced onion and garlic (1/2 clove), and 1/2 teaspoon nutritional
yeast.
First,
crumble the tofu into small pieces with your hands and place it into a bowl,
and top with the soy sauce or tamari. Heat oil in a sauté pan over
low-to-medium heat and add the onion, cooking until transparent. Add the garlic
and cook until fragrant, followed by the tofu and spices. Stir until all well
combined and cook for several minutes. It is a very forgiving recipe, so the
measurements are more of a guideline than a rule.
While
the eggs are cooking, heat up your tortilla in the microwave or in a pan. Scoop
your egg mixture into the center of the burrito and top with black beans,
salsa, and any other add-ins. Fold up the ends and enjoy!
