Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Salsa (Print View)

Hearty bowl with eggs, veggies, beans, and zesty salsa for a colorful Tex-Mex breakfast.

# Components:

→ Eggs & Dairy

01 - 6 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup milk
03 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
04 - Salt, to taste
05 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables

06 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1 small red onion, diced
08 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
09 - 1 avocado, sliced
10 - 2 cups baby spinach

→ Beans & Grains

11 - 1 cup cooked brown rice (or quinoa)
12 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

→ Salsa

13 - 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
14 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
15 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
16 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
17 - Juice of 1 lime
18 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Toppings

19 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
20 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
21 - Hot sauce, to taste

# Method:

01 - In a small bowl, combine diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly and set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the large eggs with milk, a pinch of salt, and black pepper.
03 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add a small amount of cooking oil. Sauté the diced red bell pepper and diced red onion until they are tender, approximately 3-4 minutes. Incorporate the baby spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1 minute. Remove the sautéed vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, pour the whisked egg mixture. Cook gently, stirring frequently, until the eggs are just set. If using, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
05 - Heat the cooked brown rice (or quinoa) and the rinsed and drained black beans until they are thoroughly warm. This can be done in a microwave or on the stovetop.
06 - Divide the warmed brown rice (or quinoa) evenly among four individual bowls. Top each portion with the sautéed vegetables, scrambled eggs, black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
07 - Spoon a generous portion of the prepared salsa over each assembled bowl. Add any desired optional toppings such as sour cream, Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, or hot sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 30 minutes
  • Uses everyday ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Completely customizable to dietary preferences
  • Packed with protein and vegetables for sustained energy
02 -
  • Excellent source of complete protein with both animal and plant sources
  • Provides nearly 25 percent of your daily fiber needs
  • Perfect for meal prep components can be prepared separately and assembled quickly
03 -
  • Toast your spices briefly in a dry pan before adding to components for deeper flavor development. A pinch of cumin and coriander makes a world of difference in the beans.
  • For the creamiest scrambled eggs, cook over medium-low heat and remove from the stove when they still look slightly underdone. The residual heat will finish cooking them perfectly without becoming dry.
  • Warm your serving bowls in a low oven before assembling to keep everything at the perfect temperature longer. This restaurant technique makes a noticeable difference in the eating experience.

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