Breakfast Burritos

Health score
18%
Breakfast Burritos
30 min.
4
842kcal

Suggestions

Breakfast burritos are a delicious and hearty way to start your day. This recipe combines the savory flavors of chorizo, potato, and avocado with the perfect blend of spices, all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla. The best part? They're ready in just 30 minutes! Whether you're looking for a quick morning meal or a satisfying brunch option, these breakfast burritos are sure to hit the spot.

This recipe is a great choice if you're looking for a protein-packed breakfast option. The combination of eggs and chorizo provides a good amount of protein to keep you energized throughout the morning. The addition of avocado adds a creamy texture and healthy fats, while the salsa gives it a nice kick. You can also customize your burrito with your favorite ingredients, such as adding extra veggies or switching up the type of cheese.

These breakfast burritos are not only delicious but also convenient. You can easily prepare them ahead of time and freeze them for busy mornings. Simply wrap them in foil and pop them in the oven when you're ready to eat. So, if you're looking for a tasty and satisfying breakfast option that will fuel your day, give these breakfast burritos a try!

Ingredients

  •  avocado sliced
  • ounces chorizo (see cooks' note, below)
  • large eggs 
  • 16 servings flour tortilla (9-to )
  • ounces monterrey jack cheese grated
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • ounces potato boiling peeled cut into 1/3-inch dice
  • 0.3 cup salsa fresh
  • teaspoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • pot
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF with rack in middle.
  2. Cut 4 (12-by 8-inch) sheets of foil.
  3. Cook potato in a small pot of salted boiling water until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. Drain.
  5. Wrap tortillas tightly in a large sheet of foil and warm in oven until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, cook chorizo in an 8-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring and breaking it up, until just cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. Add potato and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until tender and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  9. Whisk together eggs, water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
  10. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot.
  11. Add egg mixture and cook, stirring to scramble, until just cooked through.
  12. Remove from heat.
  13. Put a tortilla on 1 sheet of foil. Spoon one fourth of chorizo mixture, one fourth of eggs, one fourth of cheese, one fourth of avocado, and then salsa to taste in vertical rows across center, leaving room to fold over bottom and sides. Fold bottom of tortilla over most of filling, then fold over sides, overlapping them. If desired, fold top down (otherwise, filling can be left exposed). Wrap foil around burrito, leaving top exposed. Make 3 more burritos in same manner and serve hot.
  14. If you can't find Mexican chorizo, you can use Spanish chorizo. Peel off casings and finely chop chorizo. Cook in small skillet over medium heat until warmed through and some of fat is rendered, about 2 minutes.
  15. Add potato and proceed with recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Calories842kcal
Protein15.9%
Fat48.73%
Carbs35.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.25
Glycemic Load
19.15
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
28.566521851913%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.37mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:841.93kcal
42.1%
Fat:45.44g
69.92%
Saturated Fat:16.49g
103.07%
Carbohydrates:74.23g
24.74%
Net Carbohydrates:65.41g
23.78%
Sugar:6.46g
7.18%
Cholesterol:242.24mg
80.75%
Sodium:1245.25mg
54.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:33.37g
66.74%
Selenium:46.85ยตg
66.93%
Phosphorus:537.99mg
53.8%
Folate:192.96ยตg
48.24%
Vitamin B1:0.71mg
47.54%
Vitamin B2:0.77mg
45.03%
Calcium:431.01mg
43.1%
Iron:7.17mg
39.84%
Manganese:0.78mg
38.98%
Vitamin B3:7.08mg
35.38%
Fiber:8.82g
35.29%
Vitamin K:24.49ยตg
23.32%
Potassium:785.62mg
22.45%
Vitamin B6:0.43mg
21.62%
Vitamin B5:1.91mg
19.12%
Zinc:2.67mg
17.82%
Copper:0.35mg
17.6%
Magnesium:69.55mg
17.39%
Vitamin A:820.52IU
16.41%
Vitamin E:2.35mg
15.65%
Vitamin C:10.21mg
12.38%
Vitamin B12:0.68ยตg
11.34%
Vitamin D:1.17ยตg
7.8%
Source:Epicurious