Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Breakfast Burrito

A hearty and satisfying breakfast burrito packed with the goodness of quinoa, roasted vegetables, and avocado. The quinoa provides a hearty base, while the roasted vegetables add a savory and slightly smoky flavor. The avocado adds a creamy richness and healthy fats to balance out the dish. The whole-wheat tortillas are a good source of fiber and help to hold all the ingredients together.

The breakfast burrito is a beloved American breakfast staple, but it can often be laden with unhealthy ingredients. This recipe for a quinoa and roasted vegetable breakfast burrito is a healthier take on the classic, made with whole-wheat tortillas, cooked quinoa, roasted vegetables, and avocado. It's a hearty and satisfying breakfast that will keep you full and energized all morning long.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/2 cup roasted bell peppers
• 1/2 cup roasted zucchini
• 1/2 cup roasted mushrooms
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 2 whole-wheat tortillas

Instructions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat.
2. Spread 1/2 cup of quinoa in the skillet and cook until warmed through.
3. Add the roasted vegetables, onion, and cilantro to the skillet and cook until heated through.
4. Warm the tortillas in a microwave or oven.
5. Place 1/4 of the quinoa and vegetable mixture in the center of each tortilla.
6. Top with avocado slices.
7. Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling and roll up tightly.
8. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• The quinoa provides a hearty base for the burrito, and it's a good source of protein and fiber.
• The roasted vegetables add a savory and slightly smoky flavor to the dish.
• The avocado adds a creamy richness and healthy fats to balance out the dish.
• The whole-wheat tortillas are a good source of fiber and help to hold all the ingredients together.