Veggie-Packed Breakfast Burrito

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-30 · Updated 2026-04-30

A quick, nutritious breakfast burrito loaded with scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, and melted cheese for a perfect start to the day. This American-inspired recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, combines large eggs, whole wheat tortilla, red bell pepper into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1, 10-inch whole wheat tortilla
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
• 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp (optional) salsa

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper and 1/4 cup diced yellow onion, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until wilted.
3. Step 3: In a bowl, whisk 3 large eggs with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Pour the eggs over the sautéed vegetables and scramble gently for 2-3 minutes until just set but still moist.
4. Step 4: Warm 1 whole wheat 10-inch tortilla in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
5. Step 5: Place the scrambled eggs and vegetables mixture in the center of the tortilla. Sprinkle 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the eggs.
6. Step 6: Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll tightly into a burrito. Optionally, serve with 2 tbsp salsa on the side or inside for extra flavor.