Breakfast Burritos

With my recent efforts to eat less meat (only several times a week instead of daily), I've gained a new appreciation for eggs. Packed into those tiny oblong shells are a surprising amount of nutrients and protein. Eggs, if you don't over-do it, are really good for you! And they leave you feeling full. Plus, they're delicious. I want to eat them. And that's what really matters.

We stuffed our burritos full of sauteed peppers and onions, black beans, soft scrambled eggs, melted cheese, avocado, tomato, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro. And ate them for dinner instead of breakfast. Because that's what we do around here. Eat breakfast in the evening. And then we made them again for lunch the next day. But I bet they make a fantastic energizing morning meal- I just wouldn't know.

Breakfast Burritos

INGREDIENTS
extra virgin olive oil
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced or diced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and sliced or diced (I used a mixture of red and green bell pepper)
1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
crushed red pepper, to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 large eggs, whisked (or 4 whole eggs and 6-8 egg whites)
green onions or chives, chopped (optional)
4 large whole wheat tortillas, warmed
pepper jack or sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
avocado, sliced
tomato, seeded and diced
fresh cilantro, chopped
sour cream
salsa
hot sauce, for serving (optional)

DIRECTIONS
1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook until the onions are soft and the peppers are slightly charred, about 8 minutes. Stir in the black beans and crushed red pepper. Cook until the beans are warmed through. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. Meanwhile, heat a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly coat the skillet with cooking spray, reduce the heat to low, and add the eggs and green onions or chives (optional). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Scramble until cooked through.

3. Distribute the scrambled eggs between the warmed tortillas. Top with the pepper and onion mixture, cheese, avocado, tomato, cilantro, sour cream, and salsa. Roll up burrito-style and serve.

Makes 4 burritos.

(Adapted from Food Network)