Mexi-Mornin’ Burrito—Breakfast for 2
Start your day off right with a Mexi-Mornin’ Burrito! This Mexican breakfast burrito is packed with eggs, black beans, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices that make it flavorful and easy to make in just 15 minutes. Top it off with some sour cream and salsa for an extra kick of flavor and enjoy!
Meal Type
Breakfast
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
2
Food Stars
Tortilla
Eggs
Black Beans
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin powder to the skillet and cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes
- Push vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack eggs into the other side
- Scramble eggs until cooked through
- Add black beans to the skillet and stir to combine
- Place one tortilla on a plate and top with half of the egg and vegetable mixture
- Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese
- Fold the tortilla in half and place in a skillet over medium heat
- Cook until the tortilla is lightly browned and cheese is melted, about 2 minutes per side
- Repeat with remaining tortilla, egg and vegetable mixture, and cheese
- Serve burritos with sour cream and salsa.
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
🍬 Sweet
Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the egg mixture, replace the chili powder with a teaspoon of cinnamon, or top the burritos with a drizzle of honey or agave syrup.
🧂 Salty
Add a pinch of salt to the egg and vegetable mixture, sprinkle a pinch of salt on the tortillas before adding the egg and vegetable mixture, or replace the salsa with a salty condiment such as soy sauce.
🍋 Sour
Add a squeeze of lime juice to the egg and vegetable mixture, replace the salsa with a spicier variety, or add a tablespoon of vinegar to the egg and vegetable mixture.
☕ Bitter
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the egg and vegetable mixture to enhance the bitter notes. Replace the olive oil with a tablespoon of butter for a richer flavor. Add a tablespoon of lime juice to the salsa for a tangy flavor.
🍄 Umami
Add 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the egg and vegetable mixture, replace chili powder with smoked paprika, replace cumin powder with fish sauce, and add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste to the egg and vegetable mixture.
🌶️ Spicy
Increase chili powder to 1 1/2 teaspoons, add 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, replace garlic powder with 1/2 teaspoon garlic paste, add 1/4 cup diced jalapeno peppers.
🍸 Alcoholic
- Margarita: A classic margarita made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Sangria: A fruity red wine sangria made with red wine, brandy, orange juice, and fresh fruit.
- Michelada: A Mexican beer cocktail made with beer, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce.
🥛 Non-alcoholic
- Sparkling Apple Cider: This light and refreshing drink will pair nicely with the savory flavors of the burrito.
- Mango Smoothie: The sweetness of the mango will balance out the spiciness of the chili powder and cumin.
- Strawberry Lemonade: The tartness of the lemonade will cut through the richness of the cheese and sour cream.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means it may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍞 Keto
Replace the flour tortillas with low-carb tortillas, replace the black beans with diced avocado, replace the shredded cheese with shredded cheddar cheese, and replace the sour cream with Greek yogurt.
🫒 Mediterranean
Replace flour tortillas with whole wheat tortillas, replace olive oil with avocado oil, replace cheese with feta cheese, add spinach and tomatoes, replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.
🥬 Vegetarian
Replace eggs with tofu, add mushrooms, replace cheese with vegan cheese, replace sour cream with vegan sour cream, and replace salsa with vegan salsa.
🥕 Vegan
Replace eggs with tofu, replace cheese with vegan cheese, replace sour cream with vegan sour cream.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍭 Diabetes
Replace olive oil with a heart-healthy oil, such as canola oil, Replace cheese with a low-fat cheese, Replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt, Replace tortillas with whole wheat tortillas.
🩸 High blood pressure
Replace olive oil with avocado oil, reduce cheese to 1/4 cup, replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt, and reduce salsa to 1 tablespoon.
🧀 High cholesterol
Replace olive oil with vegetable oil, replace cheese with low-fat cheese, replace sour cream with Greek yogurt, and add avocado slices.
🫀 Heart disease
Replace olive oil with a heart-healthy oil such as canola oil, reduce the amount of cheese, and replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
🫘 Kidney disease
Replace olive oil with a heart-healthy oil, such as canola oil. Replace cheese with a low-sodium cheese. Replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. Replace black beans with cooked lentils.
🧀 Liver disease
Replace olive oil with avocado oil, replace cheese with a dairy-free alternative, replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt, and replace salsa with a low-sodium option.
🌾 Celiac
Replace the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas, replace the cumin powder with a gluten-free version, and check the labels of the sour cream and salsa to ensure they are gluten-free.
🌾 Gluten Intolerant
Replace the flour tortillas with gluten-free tortillas, replace the cumin powder with a gluten-free alternative, and omit the sour cream.
🌾 IBS
Replace olive oil with avocado oil, replace chili powder with milder spices, replace black beans with cooked quinoa, replace shredded cheese with vegan cheese, replace sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
🐄 Lactose Intolerant
Replace the cheese with a lactose-free cheese, replace the sour cream with a lactose-free sour cream, and omit the salsa.
Beti’s Reflections
Start your day off right with a Mexi-Mornin’ Burrito! This Mexican breakfast burrito is the perfect way to tantalize your taste buds and give you the energy you need to tackle the day. I remember when I was travelling in Mexico and my aunt cooked this dish for me. It was packed with eggs, black beans, bell peppers, onions, and a blend of spices that made it so flavorful.
Making this burrito is easy and only takes about 15 minutes. All you need is two large flour tortillas, four eggs, black beans, diced onion, diced bell pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin powder, olive oil, shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
First, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, add the diced onion, bell pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, and cumin powder to the skillet and cook until the vegetables are softened, about five minutes. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and crack the eggs into the other side. Scramble the eggs until they are cooked through.
Next, add the black beans to the skillet and stir to combine. Place one tortilla on a plate and top with half of the egg and vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese. Fold the tortilla in half and place it in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the tortilla is lightly browned and the cheese is melted, about two minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining tortilla, egg and vegetable mixture, and cheese.
Your Mexi-Mornin’ Burrito is now ready to be served! Top it off with some sour cream and salsa for an extra kick of flavor. This Mexican breakfast burrito is sure to delight the whole family. Enjoy!
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