These breakfast burritos, also known as breakfast wraps, are healthy, protein-packed, and the best way to kickstart your day. They are easy to make and filled with scrambled eggs and veggies. You need less than 30 minutes to make this burrito.
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Best Breakfast Burritos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 large Eggs , beaten
- 1 large Onion , sliced
- 3 large Mushrooms , sliced
- 1 handful Spinach
- 1 large Tomato , sliced
- ½ medium Green bell pepper (Capsicum), sliced
- 2 slice Cheese (of your choice)
- 2 Flour tortillas , burrito size (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon Oil
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a pan on medium heat add ½ tablespoon of oil, onions, and mushrooms until they develop color and set aside.1 large Onion, 1 tablespoon Oil, 3 large Mushrooms
- In the same pan, saute spinach for a couple of minutes or until wilted. Set aside.1 handful Spinach
How to scramble eggs?
- In the same pan add the remaining ½ tablespoon oil, add beaten eggs, and prepare a scramble. To scramble eggs, leave the eggs undisturbed for a minute after adding them to the pan. Once it sets, using a wooden spatula start stirring the eggs slowly until the eggs are no more liquid and small crumbles are formed. Do not overcook. Add broken cheese slices, season with salt and pepper, mix well, and set aside.5 large Eggs, 2 slice Cheese, 1 tablespoon Oil, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Warm tortillas
- In a dry skillet, on medium-high heat warm up the tortillas as per package instructions. Usually, heat 15 seconds on each side.2 Flour tortillas
Assemble burritos
- To assemble, place the warm tortillas on a working surface. Add half portions of sauteed onions, mushroom and spinach, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and scrambled eggs at the center.1 large Tomato, ½ medium Green bell pepper
- Fold opposite ends of the tortilla towards the center. This prevents the filling from falling off. Roll the burrito using the free unfolded end (burrito-style). Cut into half if desired.
- Breakfast Burritos are ready. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Season the ingredients at last minute with salt and pepper. Adding salt early draws out moisture and makes egg watery and burritos soggy.
- Use sharp or spicy cheese for an additional kick. I personally love Pepper Jack. You can add Gouda or Cheddar too. For a mild flavor, you can even use mozzarella.
- Warm your tortilla before adding fillings.
- Do not overstuff the burritos, too. Otherwise, it may be difficult to roll and even break.
- You can prep all the ingredients and assemble just when you are ready to eat.
- Feel free to add avocado slices or guacamole.
- Instead of tomatoes, you can even try peach salsa or mango salsa.
- Feel free to add crispy roasted potato or sweet potato bites.'
- For tangy flavor, pickled jalapenos or onions can be added.
- Read the post below for freezer breakfast burritos or reheat options.
Nutrition
Breakfast burrito recipe
Breakfast burritos or breakfast wraps are popular American and Mexican recipes where simple breakfast items are wrapped in a flour tortilla. The burrito ingredients may include any combination of scrambled eggs, mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers that can be from bell pepper, jalapeno, any chile peppers, sausage, onions, spinach, cheese, potatoes, bacon, chorizo, black beans, avocado, ham, etc. Pick and choose your favorite burrito ingredients combination.
Burritos are also one of the best make-ahead breakfast recipes.
Ingredients
Tortillas: homemade or store-bought will work. To make your task easier, use larger tortillas. It will be easier to roll.
Eggs: Make this a complete protein-packed recipe, which will also be a good option for the office or school lunchbox.
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Veggies: I have added onion, mushrooms, spinach, tomato, and bell pepper. Add any combination of your choice.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Variations
- Feel free to add avocado slices or guacamole.
- Instead of tomatoes, you can even try peach salsa or mango salsa.
- Feel free to add crispy roasted potato or sweet potato bites.'
- For tangy flavor, pickled jalapenos or onions can be added.
- Read the post below for freezer breakfast burritos or reheat options.
Step-by-step instructions
Preparation
- In a pan on medium heat, add ½ tablespoon of oil, onions, and mushrooms until they develop color and set aside.
- In the same pan, saute spinach for a couple of minutes or until wilted. Set aside.
How to scramble eggs?
Add the remaining ½ tablespoon oil in the same pan, add beaten eggs, and prepare a scramble. To scramble eggs, leave the eggs undisturbed for a minute after adding them to the pan. Once it sets, using a wooden spatula, start stirring the eggs slowly until the eggs are no more liquid and small crumbles are formed. Do not overcook. Add broken cheese slices, season with salt and pepper, mix well, and set aside.
Warm tortillas
In a dry skillet, heat the tortillas on medium-high heat as per the package instructions. Usually, heat for 15 seconds on each side.
Assemble burritos
- To assemble, place the warm tortillas on a working surface. Add half portions of sauteed onions, mushroom, and spinach, tomatoes, green bell pepper, and scrambled eggs at the center.
- Fold opposite ends of the tortilla towards the center. This prevents the filling from falling off. Roll the burrito using the free unfolded end (burrito-style). Cut into half if desired.
Pro tips
- Season the ingredients at last minute with salt and pepper. Adding salt early draws out moisture and makes egg watery and burritos soggy.
- Use sharp or spicy cheese for an additional kick. I personally love Pepper Jack. You can add Gouda or Cheddar too. For a mild flavor, you can even use mozzarella.
- Warm your tortilla before adding fillings.
- Do not overstuff the burritos, too. Otherwise, it may be difficult to roll and even break.
- You can prep all the ingredients and assemble just when you are ready to eat.
Freezer breakfast burritos
- Once you are done rolling, tightly wrap the breakfast burritos in parchment paper or aluminum foil.
- Transfer this to freezer-safe Ziploc bags and, keep it in the freezer for up to 1 month and use it as and when required.
How do you reheat breakfast burritos?
- To reheat in the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the burritos from the plastic bag but leave them wrapped on parchment paper or foil. warm directly on your oven rack for 20 minutes or till it is heated through.
- To reheat in a microwave: Unwrap the burritos and microwave on high for 2 ½ minutes, flipping halfway through.
- To reheat in stovetop: Place a large skillet over medium heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil. Place the burritos with folded side down and saute it for a minute or two. Then flip and heat for another minute or till it is heated through.
For the best results, I would recommend thawing the frozen burritos in the refrigerator overnight.
Recipe FAQs
Breakfast burritos are high in protein and filling, making them one of the best breakfast options for busy mornings on workdays or weekdays.
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Note: We originally posted this simple breakfast burritos recipe in Sept 2020. It has now been modified in April 2024 with Expert Chef Tips, FAQs, Storage Instructions, etc.
Leslie says
I love a good breakfast burrito! These look so filling and delicious! Great recipe to start the day!
Lesli Schwartz says
This burrito looks so healthy and yummy! It's the perfect, nutritious breakfast or brunch!
Sue says
We adore breakfast sandwiches in our house, and I love the idea of stocking the freezer with these burritos, thanks for the inspiration!
Emily says
Our family loves breakfast burritos and your recipe really hit the spot! We are going to be making these again and again!
Alex Ryder says
These aren't really a thing in the UK but I don't know why! I'm a savoury girl so this is absolutely my idea of a dream breakfast! And you can freeze them, perfect!