Breakfast Burrito Recipe

A healthy breakfast burrito recipe made with ham, mushrooms, sliced red and green peppers, onion, and shredded cheese and served in a low-fat flavored tortilla shell.

Serve this burrito for a quick breakfast recipe or as part of a brunch menu.

These breakfast burritos contain a flavorful filling of meat and vegetables that are healthy and filling without being too heavy to weigh you down in the morning. Add a dash of cayenne pepper sauce for additional flavor and enjoy!

Because there are no eggs in these breakfast burritos, this is a good breakfast recipe for those who have an egg allergy or just do not care for eggs.

While this vegetable recipe makes 4 burritos, perfect for serving 2 people, it can easily be doubled to serve more family members.

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Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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Ingredient List:

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/4 cup diced cooked ham
1/4 cup diced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup sliced green pepper
1/4 cup sliced red pepper
salt to taste
pepper to taste
dash of cayenne pepper

4 tortilla shells (I used an herb flavored low-fat tortilla shell-available at many grocery stores.)

shredded sharp cheddar cheese
cayenne pepper sauce or tomato salsa

Kitchen Equipment Needed

10" or 12" Frying pan or skillet
medium mixing bowl.

Instructions:

Step 1: Dice the ham, mushrooms, onion, green pepper and red pepper and have ready.

Step 2: Drizzle one Tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and heat to medium high heat.

Step 3: Add all of the diced ingredients to the frying pan and cook, stirring frequently for about 3-4 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and a dash of cayenne pepper. Drain the mixture with a strainer or slotted spoon.

Step 4: Prepare tortilla shells by warming them slightly over a burner, in the oven or in the microwave for about 20 seconds.

Step 5: Make the burrito by scooping 1/4 of the mixture into each tortilla shell and topping with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Top with a dash of cayenne pepper sauce or tomato salsa for added spice.

Serves 2 with 2 breakfast burritos for each.

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