Breakfast Burritos!

One morning I came back from a long run, the weather is finally starting to warm up and the air was nice a crisp.  I started digging through the pantry and came across a favorite of mine: refried beans.  I used to hate these mushed up, brown beans, but since cutting out meat, I have grown to love them.  I began to think of what I could make with these.  I didn't really want nachos, it was 9:00 am.  But something I had never made myself was a breakfast burrito.  It sounded absolutely wonderful.  I grabbed a skillet and warmed up some olive oil.  I cut up about a handful each of onions, green peppers, and tomatoes.  And threw some corn in.  Now remember, I am only making this for one person, but it is pretty easy to eyeball enough stuff to put in the skillet.  Also remember, you are going to smoother this thing with beans.  But anyway.  I sauteed them until all were sizzling hot, and turned on my convection oven to warm up.

I took out my whole wheat tortillas, and layered beans, and a big heap of steaming hot veggies.  Also a great idea, vegan cheese, but I didn't have any on hand.  After layering your goodies, fold in the sides first, and then carefully wrap your burrito.  Take a piece of tin foil and wrap the burrito.  Place this in you oven or convection oven, at 375 degrees for about ten minutes.  I put it in the oven because it gives the wrap a chance to crisp up, and this way everything is the same temperature when you eat it.  Also, if you put cheese on it, the cheese can then melt into everything else. 

I have made this many times since then, and can definitely say it is a stable in my breakfast pattern.  The best part about these, is they are universal to whatever vegetables you have laying around.  I even made one for my meat eating mother, and she couldn't get enough.  I have made them three times since then for her, each time better than the last. 

Now, if you get big enough wraps these are a meal in themselves, and can be served at any time of the day! I usually just pair it with a side of fruit or rice if for dinner, and I guarantee everyone at the table will be stuffed! This is a wonderful simply meal for vegans and meat eaters alike! Try it out on your family tonight!