Recipe by Pati Jinich
Ingredients
- 3 T. vegetable oil
- 1 ea. jalapeño, finely diced
- 1/2 c. onion, small dice
- 2 c. tomatoes, small dice
- 6 ea. eggs, beaten
- 1/2 t. salt
- 4 ea. flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 ea. Avocado From Mexico, pitted, peeled, & sliced
- 1/4 c. queso fresco, crumbled
Instructions
- eat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add jalapeños and onions and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until tender. Add in tomatoes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat to medium-low and pour in the beaten eggs; cook until desired doneness.
- o assemble, place 2-3 tablespoons of the scrambled eggs in the center of the flour tortilla; top with slices of avocado and crumbled queso fresco. Roll tightly into a burrito.
DESCRIPTION
This breakfast burrito provides all the right ingredients for a tasty recipe and provides nutrients your body needs. Ingredients in this recipe contribute 17g of protein, 2mg of Vitamin D, 154mg of Calcium, 3mg of Iron, and 680mg of Potassium.
FAQ
What does burrito mean?
Technically, burrito means “little donkey.” Some believe that the dish is named this because it can hold a lot of different things (ingredients) while also remaining relatively small. This is similar to how donkeys (burros) can carry many things and are relatively small animals.
Who invented the burrito?
The burrito has roots in Mexico though nobody is quite sure when it was officially invented and who invented it.
How do you reheat a burrito?
We recommend reheating your burrito in a 350 degree F oven for 15 mins. Make sure to wrap it in foil before you reheat it.
What is the difference between a burrito and a chimichanga?
Chimichangas are typically much smaller in diameter than burritos. Additionally, burritos have closed ends, while chimichangas are open-ended and contain fewer ingredients than burritos. Also, chimichangas are usually deep-fried.
Where was the burrito invented?
The Diccionario de Mexicanismos has an entry for the burrito in 1895. The listing states that burritos are "A rolled tortilla with meat or other ingredients inside, called 'coçito' in Yucatán and 'taco' in the city of Cuernavaca and in Mexico City." Some believe that burritos are a war food brought into the US during the Mexican/American conflict in the early 1900s. However, there is very little documentation of the burrito's creation.