Recipe of the Month,
Cuisine at Red Mountain:
February 2008
Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients for the Breakfast Burritos
12 oz
EGG SUBSTITUTE (EGG BEATERS, ETC.) OR EGG WHITES
8 t
ROMA TOMATO, DICED
4 t
COTIJA CHEESE*
2 t
CILANTRO: STEMMED, WASHED, AND CHOPPED
about 1 T
OLIVE OIL (AS NEEDED TO COAT COOKING SURFACE)
2 wraps
EZEKIEL SPROUTED WHEAT OR OTHER FLAVOR TORTILLA WRAPS,
12" DIAMETER
Yield: About 16 oz Servings: 4 Serving Size: 4 oz
Directions for the Breakfast Burritos
Using a minimal amount of olive oil, preheat non-stick pan over medium heat.
Gradually add the egg beaters and/or egg whites a little at a time (enough to just cover the cooking surface); soft scramble, then add more egg until all is soft scrambled.
Stir in the roma tomatoes and cilantro.
Remove from heat and add cotija cheese.
lightly pre-heat wraps on stove burner or grill; spoon in ¼ of the scrambled egg mixture per wrap; roll up burrito style, tucking in the ends
Cut in half on the bias and serve with salsa fresca.
Nutrient Analysis, Single Serving Breakfast Burritos
Calories: 130
Net Carbs: 11g
Protein: 11g
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 1mg
Sodium: 311mg
Fiber: 4g
NC-P-F Ratio: 35-35-30
*Note: cotija is a dry, crumbly Mexican cheese, sometimes referred to as the "Parmesan of Mexico". It was originally made with goat's milk but today cow's milk is preferred. This cheese is strongly flavored, firm and perfect for grating or crumbling.