Breakfast Burrito

One of the biggest "dieting" mistakes I make is to not eat breakfast.  Usually my idea of breakfast is several cups of coffee...not exactly healthy. Not only is it not healthy, but it can be an expensive choice for me, because usually by the time I'm picking up my daughter from preschool at noontime, I'm starving and very willing to stop and grab a bite to eat out...

This morning I decided to bring back breakfast!  I made this simple breakfast burrito which was delicious and didn't take a lot of time.  At 395 calories, it was a total winner! Please note:  I had started eating the burrito in the picture below...your burrito will be bigger. LOL  :) I am also "learning" the tricks for good food photography, so I apologize for the pictures not looking the best.  I'll get there!

Ingredients
 2 eggs (or equivalent egg beaters)
1/4 cup diced onion
1/4 cup grated cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (use reduced fat cheddar for even more calorie savings)
2 Tbsp. Paco de gallo sauce (can also use chunky salsa or salsa verde)
1 burrito size flour tortilla

Directions
 1. Spray a medium frying pan with Pam cooking spray.  Add onion and cook until tender.
 2.  In small bowl scramble 2 eggs, adding 1-2 Tbsp. water to thin.  Pour over onion and scramble, approx. 2-3 minutes.
3.  when eggs are almost done sprinkle cheese over and continue to heat until melted, another 1-2 minutes.
4.  spread paco de gallo sauce on tortilla. Spread egg mixture over paco de gallo and roll up tortilla.
5.  serve and enjoy. :) 


 Notes and Tips:

1.  for a healthy alternative to eggs use egg beaters or egg whites.
2.  feel free to add cilantro, garlic, pepper...any spices you like.
3.  I used shredded Mexican blend cheese from shop rite at 100 calories for 1/4 cup.  Try using reduced fat cheddar to lower calorie content even more.
4.  I used a plain flour tortilla...feel free to look into whole wheat or low carb options.  Be careful you purchase burrito size...NOT wrap size (wrap size are bigger and about 110 more calories a wrap.)
5.  you can garnish with a teaspoon of sour cream for an additional 15 calories...less if using light or fat free sour cream.
6.  feel free to use 1 egg (for 70 fewer calories) and add more veggies like colorful peppers, mushrooms, spinach, avocado...whatever you like! I have not been to the farmer's market yet today, so my produce drawer is currently empty except for a few green apples, thus the reason my burrito is a little "plain". :)

"Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give."  - Eleanor Roosevelt