Breakfast Burritos
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These vegetarian breakfast burritos are a nutritious and flavourful way to start your day, offering a satisfying blend of protein and mild spice. By combining fluffy scrambled eggs with earthy pinto beans and tangy salsa, you create a filling that is both comforting and energising. Using corn tortillas adds a lovely toasted flavour and keeps the recipe light enough for a weekday morning.
This simple vegetarian dish is perfect for those who want a savoury homemade breakfast without spending ages in the kitchen. For a more indulgent finish, try topping your burrito with a dollop of cool soured cream, a sprinkling of mature cheddar or some creamy sliced avocado. They are best served warm and can be easily adapted to suit your own spice preferences.
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Ingredients for Breakfast Burritos
4 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
180ml pinto beans, cooked, rinsed and drained
120ml salsa
canola oil spray, oil or butter for pan
2 corn tortillas, warmed if desired
soured cream, cheese or avocado, optional
How to make Breakfast Burritos
Back to contentsWhisk the eggs, milk, and salt in a bowl.
Heat a nonstick pan over low to medium heat and spray or grease with oil or butter.
Pour in the egg mixture and stir until almost scrambled, about 2 minutes.
Add the beans and salsa and cook for 2 minutes or until ingredients are heated through.
Place scrambled egg mixture and other optional ingredients into tortillas and roll or fold in half.
Serve.
Disclaimer
While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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28 Jan 2026 | Originally published
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UK recipe editors
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