The Breakfast Burrito Was Invented in New Mexico — Cooking in America

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while corn tortillas are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and canned beans are often cheaper.

Scramble the eggs in a skillet over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until soft.

Add black beans to the skillet and heat through.

Warm the tortillas in another pan or microwave.

Place a portion of the egg mixture on each tortilla.

Sprinkle cheese and add avocado slices on top.

Drizzle with salsa and fold the tortillas tightly.

Pan-fry the burritos seam-side down until golden brown.

Flip and cook the other side until crispy.

Serve warm with extra salsa on the side.

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