California Breakfast Burritos Recipe - Cooking Index
California Breakfast Burritos Recipe - Cooking Index
| 4 | Low-carb flour tortillas | |
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Peanut or canola oil |
| 3 | Green onions - chopped | |
| 1 | Green chiles - (4 oz) - drained, chopped | |
| 1 | Tomato - diced (small) | |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5ml | Salt |
| 1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Freshly-ground black pepper |
| 8 | Eggs - beaten | |
| 1 | Cayenne pepper | |
| 2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped cilantro |
| 1/4 cup | 59ml | Green salsa |
| 1/2 cup | 73g / 2.6oz | Grated cheddar cheese |
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in oven 5 to 10 minutes. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions, chiles, tomato, salt and pepper; saute 3 minutes. Push mixture to side of pan.
Add eggs and cayenne to skillet. Cook, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally with rubber spatula, until soft, creamy curds form. Stir vegetable mixture into eggs.
Divide mixture among warm tortillas, sprinkle with cilantro, a tablespoon of salsa and 2 tablespoons cheese. Roll up tortillas.
This recipe yields 4 servings.
Carbohydrates: 16 grams
Net Carbs: 6 grams
Fiber: 10 grams
Protein: 21.5 grams
Fat: 21 grams
Calories: 317
Description:
"These tasty burritos are perfect for Sunday brunch. For variety, add 1/2 cup chopped cooked ham or smoked turkey to the filling."
Source:
Atkins Cookbook at http://atkinscenter.com
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