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Breakfast Eggs with a Mexican Flare

It’s time for breakfast again. You know you should have something substantial and nutritious, but not too filling or fattening. You also know that if you get a good morning breakfast start, you’ll be more productive the whole day—and the best part—you won’t need a mid-morning snack.

I made these today, and they were definitely hearty and filling. If you work, or if you’re really rushed in the morning, you can make these up the night before, wrap and refrigerate overnight, and microwave them in the morning. You can vary the combination of ingredients with different tortillas, cheeses, green onions and the peppers.

Spicy Breakfast Egg Wrap

2 low-carb whole-wheat tortillas

2 T olive oil

3 eggs, slightly beaten

Salt and pepper to taste

½ C onion, chopped (or 2 scallions, chopped)

2 small tomatoes (1 chopped and 1 sliced)

¼ C small curd cottage cheese (or ricotta or yogurt)

6 small slices jalapeno peppers (canned or fresh)

(Substitute 3 T green or red bell pepper if you

prefer a milder breakfast)

3 T fresh cilantro, chopped

2 or 3 shakes hot sauce (Tabasco) (optional)

¾ C shredded cheese

(white or yellow cheddar, jack or pepper jack)

2 T sour cream

Sprig cilantro for garnish

In a skillet, heat the oil and sauté the onion until golden. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, slightly beat the eggs. Combine the eggs with the salt and pepper, cottage cheese, peppers, chopped tomato, cilantro and hot sauce. Add egg mixture to skilled and mix in with the onion and cook slowly until eggs are collected but not firm.

Place the tortillas on a flat surface. Divide the egg mixture between the two tortillas. Sprinkle some of the grated cheese over the egg. Fold over to close and secure the last folded side with a toothpick. Top with the remaining cheese.

Microwave for a couple of minutes on medium power, or until the cheese is melted. Serve plain out of hand, or top with sour cream and a sprig of cilantro. Serve with some tomato slices or a piece of fruit, of if you prefer a heartier weekend breakfast, add some bacon, ham or a side of refried beans or hash browns. Now go take on the day.

Enjoy!

Posted on Monday, July 21, 2008 at 08:27PM by