Asparagus and Egg Burritos

Enjoy these yummy burritos stuffed with local vegetables, eggs, cheese and beans for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Preparation time

20 minutes

Ready in

36 minutes

Cooking Time: 16 minutes

Makes

4 Servings

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Ingredients

  • 4 tsp (20 mL) vegetable oil
  • 1 small Ontario Onion, chopped
  • 12 oz (375 g) Ontario Asparagus, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped Ontario Greenhouse Sweet Red Pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) drained, rinsed canned black beans
  • 1/4 cup (50 mL) salsa
  • 6 large Ontario Eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each ground cumin, chili powder and dried oregano leaves
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
  • 4 large (10-inch/25 cm) flour tortillas
  • Toppings: Ontario Sour Cream, salsa, hot sauce

Instructions

In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the oil over medium heat. Add onion, asparagus and red pepper, cook, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes, until asparagus is tender.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine beans and salsa; set aside. In medium bowl, whisk eggs until blended. Whisk in 1/4 cup (50 mL) of the cheese, cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt; pour into skillet over vegetables. Cook, stirring gently, for about 3 minutes, until eggs are set.

Spoon egg mixture in centre of each tortilla; top with bean mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Fold up bottom of tortillas over filling, fold in sides; roll up tightly. Brush tortillas with remaining oil.

Wipe skillet clean; heat over medium heat. Add burritos seam side down, cook for about 6 minutes, turning once, until golden. Serve with toppings.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving:

  • Protein: 28 grams
  • Fat: 24 grams
  • Carbohydrate: 56 grams
  • Calories: 549
  • Fibre: 8 grams
  • Sodium: 1025 mg