RECIPE

Easy steps in preparation of vegan breakfast burrito

It is considered a hearty meal that has a soft wrap around it.

In Summary

•A burrito is simply a dish in the Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that consists of a flour tortilla, wrapped in a sealed cylindrical shape around various ingredients.

Vegan egg and bell pepper burrito
Vegan egg and bell pepper burrito
Image: MARGARET WANJIRU

A burrito is simply a dish in the Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine that consists of a flour tortilla, wrapped in a sealed cylindrical shape around various ingredients.

It is considered a hearty meal that has a soft wrap around it.

Tortilla wraps can be bought from the supermarket or be made using corn or wheat flour. In Kenya, a chapati might come in handy as well.

Burrito made with chapati and served with fries
Burrito made with chapati and served with fries
Image: MARGARET WANJIRU

Ingredients

  • 5 Homemade soft flour tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons butter or cooking oil
  • 2 Potatoes, Washed And Diced
  • 1/2 whole Onion, Diced
  • 1/2 whole Bell Pepper, Diced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 Pinch Salt Or To Taste
  • 3 cups Spinach Or Chopped Kale
  • 5 whole Eggs (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

In a pan over medium-high heat melt 2 tablespoons of butter or cooking oil. Add potatoes and onions. Sauté until potatoes start to brown, and add bell pepper.

Step 2

Season the veggies with sea salt, pepper, granulated garlic, cumin and chilli powder, mix until combined.

Step 3

Stir in spinach or kale and cook for 1 minute or until just barely wilted.

Step 4 (eggs)

Push the mixture on one side of the pan. Then add  1 tablespoon butter, to the space, wait until butter melts and add eggs.

 Let eggs sit for about 45 seconds and then scrape the bottom of the pan to scramble the eggs. Continue to scramble the eggs until they are cooked.

Step 5

Combine the eggs with the veggie mixture. Remove from the pan and serve.

Step 6

Fill tortilla shells with filling and choice of desired toppings ( cherry tomatoes and dressing of choice)

Enjoy with desired beverage

Cold mango juice
Cold mango juice
Image: MARGARET WANJIRU
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