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Breakfast Burrito in a Mug

This breakfast burrito in a mug cooks eggs, beans, cheddar, and scallions in a tortilla right in the microwave. Top with salsa and sour cream.

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Sara Noel
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Breakfast Burrito in a Mug

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Eggs, beans, cheese, and scallions cooked in a tortilla-lined mug in the microwave. Top with salsa.
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
CourseBreakfast
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories426
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large 9-inch tortilla (flour or whole wheat)
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons beans (pinto or black)
  • 2 tablespoons grated cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Salsa and sour cream to garnish

Equipment

  • mug

Directions
 

  1. Press the tortilla into a large microwave-safe mug.
  2. Crack in the eggs and whisk them gently with a fork without tearing the tortilla.
  3. Stir in the cheese, beans, scallions, salt, and pepper.
  4. Microwave 1 minute 20 seconds. If the egg is still runny, microwave 15 to 20 seconds more.
  5. Let it rest 3 minutes, then top with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

Times are for a 1,200-watt microwave. Cook until no liquid egg is left.

Nutrition

Serving: 214g | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7.7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 386mg | Sodium: 806mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 3.2g | Vitamin A: 841IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 269mg | Iron: 4.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); 9-inch tortilla (the first choice counted), beans (the first choice counted), chopped scallions counted as green onions. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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