One excuse I hear all the time for skipping breakfast is, “I don’t have time to eat breakfast.” This is nothing more than an excuse; and excuses won’t get you results. The following recipe only takes 3 minutes from start to finish to prepare. Lack of time can no longer be your reason for not eating breakfast!
Egg & Cheese Breakfast Burrito
(Yield: 1 serving)
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Ingredients
| 1 Large Whole Wheat Tortilla or Wrap
1 Egg ¼ Cup Liquid Egg Whites 2 TBSP Shredded 2% Cheddar Cheese 2 TBSP Mild Salsa |
Directions
- Line 2-cup microwave-safe cereal bowl with microwave-safe paper towel.
- PRESS tortilla into bowl.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and egg whites gently with a fork until blended.
- Pour egg mixture into center of tortilla.
- Microwave on high for 30 seconds; stir.
- Microwave on high for another 30 seconds.
- Remove tortilla with paper towel liner from bowl to flat surface.
- Top egg with cheese and salsa.
- Fold bottom of tortilla over egg, then fold in sides.
Nutritional Information per serving
| Calories 345 | Carbohydrates 35g | Fiber 7g | Protein 22g | Fat 13g | Sat. Fat 4g |
© Randy Bird, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS and Randy Bird Sports Nutrition, 2010.
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