Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito

Kcal: 400 |

P: 27 |

F: 20 |

C: 28 |

Fiber: 7

Ingredients

Eggs: 100g (2 medium), Egg whites: 25g (from 1 egg), Black beans: 60g (1/3 cup, cooked/canned), Bell pepper (green): 30g (1/4 medium, diced), Onion: 30g (1/4 small, diced), Spinach: 20g (2/3 cup, fresh), Whole wheat couscous (dry): 25g (2 tbsp), Cheddar cheese (light): 15g (1 tbsp, shredded), Avocado: 20g (a few slices), Salsa: 30g (2 tbsp), Greek yogurt (low-fat): 15g (1 tbsp), Olive oil: 3ml (a little under 1 tsp), Cumin: 1g (1/4 tsp), Chili powder: 0.5g (1/6 tsp), Salt and Black pepper: to taste

Nutritional info:

Meal Type: breakfast

Dietary Suitable for: High Protein

Cooking Time Minutes: 260

Suitable for Menopausal Status: Peri-menopausal

Recipe Instructions

1. Cook 25g couscous in hot water with a pinch of salt, then fluff and set aside. 2. In a skillet, heat 1.5ml olive oil over medium heat. Sauté 30g onion and 30g diced bell pepper for 3-4 minutes. Add 20g spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in 60g black beans with 1g cumin, 0.5g chilli powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Set aside. 3. In the same pan, add another 1.5ml olive oil and fry the 2 eggs and 1 egg white. 4. To assemble, place the couscous in a bowl. Top with the warm bean-veggie mixture, sprinkle 15g light cheddar, then add the fried eggs.5. Garnish with 20g avocado slices, 30g salsa, and 15g Greek yogurt. Serve immediately.

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