Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 tsp

olive oil

1 unit

sweet potato

peeled and diced

1 unit

yellow onion

chopped

0.75 cup

bell pepper

chopped

2 cup

baby spinach

roughly chopped

1 tsp

chili powder

2 unit

eggs

beaten

2 unit

egg whites

beaten

4 unit

whole wheat tortillas

1 ounce

cheddar cheese

shredded

Step 1
~3 min

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add diced sweet potato, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper to the skillet.

Step 3
~3 min

Saute the vegetables for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender and the onions are translucent.

Step 4
~3 min

Add chopped spinach and chili powder to the skillet.

Step 5
~3 min

Saute for another 2 minutes.

Step 6
~3 min

Increase the heat to medium-high.

Step 7
~3 min

Add the beaten eggs and egg whites to the skillet.

Step 8
~3 min

Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the eggs are cooked through.

Step 9
~3 min

Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool for about 10 minutes.

Step 10
~3 min

Tear off four 16-inch rectangles of foil.

Step 11
~3 min

Place one tortilla on top of each foil rectangle.

Step 12
~3 min

Divide the egg and vegetable mixture evenly among the tortillas.

Step 13
~3 min

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the filling in each tortilla.

Step 14
~3 min

Fold the edges of each tortilla in towards the center.

Step 15
~3 min

Roll the tortilla forward tightly to wrap the burrito.

Step 16
~3 min

Wrap each burrito tightly in foil.

Step 17
~3 min

Place the wrapped burritos in a zip-top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months (optional).

Step 18
~3 min

To serve, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 19
~3 min

Place a wrapped burrito on a baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes.

Step 20
~3 min

Use tongs to transfer the wrapped burrito to a paper bag for on-the-go eating.

Step 21
~3 min

If reheating in the microwave, remove the foil first.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a dash of hot sauce for extra spice.

Use different vegetables like mushrooms or zucchini.

Cook sweet potatoes in advance to save time.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with salsa or sour cream.

Serve with a side of fruit.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Salsa
Sour cream
Guacamole

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southwestern USA

Cultural Significance

Breakfast staple

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Brunch
Casual Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch

Popularity Score

75/100

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