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Mexicans got it right with their hearty breakfast burritos. Ditch the sugary cereals and give this nutritious and flavorful dish a try. Perfect for refueling after a workout or as a meal while traveling, it’s packed with nutrients and is sure to keep you satisfied.
Ingredients
- 1 can (415 g) refried beans
- Large bunch of cilantro, roughly chopped (save 2 tbsp for garnish)
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 roasted red peppers (about 100 g), sliced into 1 cm strips
- ½ tsp chili flakes
- 275 g thick-cut ham, diced into 1 cm pieces
- Small knob of butter
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 4 large tortillas
- 10 pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped
Method
- Heat the refried beans in a saucepan over low heat, adding a bit of water and the chopped cilantro. Stir occasionally.
- In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Sauté the red onion for 1 minute, then add the roasted red peppers, chili flakes, and ham. Continue cooking for 1 more minute.
- Increase the heat to high and add a knob of butter. Once it melts, pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring slowly like you’re making scrambled eggs. If the eggs start to stick, reduce the heat slightly.
- When the eggs are almost set, stop stirring and let them brown slightly for a couple of minutes.
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave.
- Sprinkle the jalapeños over the eggs and give them a final stir to combine.
- To assemble, spread a generous amount of beans on each tortilla, add the egg mixture, and sprinkle with the reserved cilantro. Roll up the burritos and enjoy!