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20-Minute Breakfast Burrito That Will Transform Your Mornings

Breakfast burrito

A quick and easy breakfast burrito with eggs, avocado, and cheese, perfect for a high-protein start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large flour tortillas
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
  • Optional: hot sauce or salsa

Instructions

  1. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
  2. Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat and gently scramble eggs until soft and fluffy.
  3. Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
  4. Layer scrambled eggs down the center of each tortilla.
  5. Top with shredded cheese, diced avocado, tomatoes, and fresh herbs.
  6. Fold in the sides and roll tightly into burritos.
  7. Toast burritos seam-side down in a skillet for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly golden.
  8. Slice in half and serve warm with hot sauce or salsa.

Notes

  • You can customize with additional fillings like sautéed onions or bell peppers.
  • For a make-ahead option, wrap burritos tightly in foil and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave.

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