Make-ahead vegetarian breakfast burritos are the freezer trick that saves my mornings. Soft scrambled eggs with onion, roasted red peppers, and jalapeño Jack cheese rolled into big flour tortillas, ready to reheat one at a time. Thirty minutes today, breakfast for the rest of the week.
Tired of the same old boring breakfast routine? Let’s shake things up! Imagine waking up to a warm, cheesy, and perfectly spicy breakfast burrito, even on your busiest mornings. These make-ahead vegetarian breakfast burritos are an absolute game-changer. Packed with fluffy eggs, sweet roasted peppers, and a kick of jalapeño jack cheese, they’re the ultimate grab-and-go meal. Make a big batch this weekend, and thank yourself all week long!
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon / 15 g (0.53 oz) unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped, about 1 cup / 150 g (5.3 oz)
• 1/2 cup / 75 g (2.65 oz) sliced roasted red peppers
• 9 extra-large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup / 120 ml half-and-half or whole milk
• A few dashes of your favorite hot pepper sauce
• 2 cups / 225 g (7.9 oz) shredded jalapeño jack cheese
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 large 12-inch / 30 cm flour tortillas
• 1 cup / 250 g (8.8 oz) store-bought salsa, for serving
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sliced roasted peppers, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and beautifully translucent.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half until smooth. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the onions and peppers. Cook, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the eggs are about halfway set but still quite soft and runny.
3. Stir in the hot sauce, shredded jalapeño jack cheese, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat; the residual heat will finish cooking the eggs to a perfect soft, creamy scramble.
4. Gently warm the tortillas to make them pliable. You can do this by heating them one at a time in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or by wrapping the stack in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-45 seconds.
5. Lay a warm tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon one-quarter of the creamy egg mixture in a line just below the center. Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla in over the filling. Tightly roll the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling, tucking as you go to create a snug burrito. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Serve immediately with your favorite salsa for dipping!
Nutritional Information
• Estimated per burrito
• Calories: 655 kcal
• Protein: 32 g
• Fat: 38 g
• Carbohydrates: 45 g
• Please note that is an estimate and can vary based on the specific used.
Pro Tips
• For the creamiest texture, slightly undercook your eggs. They will continue to cook from residual heat and will reheat perfectly without becoming rubbery.
• Feel free to bulk up your burritos with other veggies! A cup of sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, or a can of drained black beans are all fantastic additions.
• To freeze, allow the assembled burritos to cool completely. Wrap each one individually and tightly in foil or plastic wrap, then place them all in a large freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep for up to 3 months.
• To reheat from frozen, unwrap the burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel, and microwave at 50% power for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through, until heated through.
FAQ
Q: How can I add more protein to these vegetarian breakfast burritos
A: To boost the protein, consider adding a can of drained and rinsed black beans or pinto beans along with the onions and peppers. You could also stir in some crumbled plant-based sausage or sautéed mushrooms for an extra protein and flavor kick.
Q: Can I make these breakfast burritos vegan
A: Yes, you can easily adapt this recipe to be vegan. Replace the eggs with a tofu scramble, use olive oil or vegan butter instead of dairy butter, substitute the half-and-half with a creamy plant-based milk like oat or soy, and use your favorite brand of shredded vegan cheese.
Q: What’s the best way to store and reheat these make-ahead burritos
A: For best results, let the burritos cool completely after assembling. Wrap each one individually and tightly in foil, then place them in a freezer-safe bag. They will last in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, unwrap a frozen burrito, wrap it in a damp paper towel, and microwave at 50% power for 3-4 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Q: My eggs get rubbery when I reheat them, how do I prevent this
A: The key is to slightly undercook the eggs initially. As the recipe suggests, remove them from the heat when they are still quite soft and runny. The residual heat will finish cooking them to a perfect creamy texture that reheats beautifully without becoming tough or rubbery.
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Make-Ahead Vegetarian Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients
Method
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sliced roasted peppers, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft and beautifully translucent.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and half-and-half until smooth.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the onions and peppers.
- Cook, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the eggs are about halfway set but still quite soft and runny.
- Stir in the hot sauce, shredded jalapeño jack cheese, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Immediately remove the skillet from the heat; the residual heat will finish cooking the eggs to a perfect soft, creamy scramble.
- Gently warm the tortillas to make them pliable. You can do this by heating them one at a time in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side, or by wrapping the stack in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 30-45 seconds.
- Lay a warm tortilla on a flat surface. Spoon one-quarter of the creamy egg mixture in a line just below the center.
- Fold the left and right sides of the tortilla in over the filling. Tightly roll the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling, tucking as you go to create a snug burrito.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Serve immediately with your favorite salsa for dipping!
