Burrito Recipe

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Western-Style Breakfast Burrito

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 or less minutes
  • Serves: 4


Ingredients
  • 1/2 bell pepper, green, medium
  • 1 onion, yellow
  • 2 ounces ham, lean, reduced sodium
  • 2 teaspoons margarine,
    canola-based, trans-fat free
  • 1 cups liquid egg substitute
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese, low-fat
  • 1/8 teaspoons black pepper
  • 4 small whole wheat tortillas,
    about 70 calories each
  • 1/4 cup salsa
Preparation:
  • Wash bell pepper and onion; peel onion. Chop bell pepper and onion finely. Chop ham. Set aside.
  • Melt the margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the egg substitute with the bell pepper, onion and ham.
  • Pour the mixture into the skillet and cook, stirring, until eggs are set to desired firmness, about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and season with black pepper.
  • Dividing the egg mixture evenly, place it down the center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1 tablespoon of salsa.
  • Roll up each tortilla burrito style and serve with fresh fruit or berries, if desired.
 
Diet Exchange
Other Carbohydrates0.0
Very Lean Meat 1.0
Fat 0.5
Milk0.0
Vegetable0.5
Fruit0.0
Lean Meat 0.5
Bread/Starch 0.0
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
Calories from Fat50
Total Fat6g
Saturated Fat1.5g
Cholesterol10mg
Sodium600mg
Total Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber3g
Sugars3g
Protein17g
Vitamin A8%
Vitamin C25%
Calcium10%
Iron15%