This 5 minute vegetarian breakfast burrito is a quick and easy healthy breakfast idea that you'll want to make all week long. It's a flavorful egg burrito made with ingredients you might already have on hand, and is one of my favorite quick breakfast recipes!
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While this is obviously a breakfast burrito because it's made with eggs, I enjoy this recipe at all times of the day. It's super easy to keep all the ingredients on hand so I can throw this together as an easy lunch or dinner when necessary.
This is also a great camping meal. You can skip the microwave and warm your tortilla over the fire, or just let the heat from the eggs melt your cheese once it's all wrapped up. You could also make them ahead of time and warm them, wrapped in foil, over the fire.
Breakfast burrito ingredients
- Eggs
- Spinach
- Salsa
- Tortilla
- Cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt & pepper
How to make a 5 minute breakfast burrito
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Add a little olive oil to a small, non-stick skillet and set over medium heat.
- Once warm, add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until the eggs are soft but fully cooked and the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in salsa.
- Spread cheese evenly on the tortilla, leaving a few inches around the outside.
- Microwave the tortilla for 30 seconds or until the cheese is just beginning to melt.
- Place the eggs along the middle of the tortilla.
- Fold up the bottom of the tortilla, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up tight from the bottom.
Top tips and questions
What kind of tortillas to use for breakfast burritos
The bigger the better when it comes to tortillas for breakfast burritos. This is especially true if you're using more than two eggs.
I usually choose flour tortillas labeled "burrito". Any brand should be fine, but I know Trader Joe's makes a delicious extra large version.
Can I add sausage to a breakfast wrap?
Yes, you could add cooked vegetarian or pork sausage to these if you like. It's easy to make a bunch of eggs and let everyone in the family choose what else they put in their burrito.
Can I freeze breakfast burritos?
These are ready in just 5 minutes, making them really convenient for busy mornings. If you want to make them even faster, you can freeze breakfast burritos for up to 3 months.
Let the burritos cool, then wrap each one in plastic wrap before placing in a zip top freezer bag. When ready to eat, remove all plastic and microwave or bake in the oven until warm.
Tips for customizing an egg burrito
- Depending on your tortilla size, you should be able to use 1-4 eggs for one burrito
- Swap the salsa for hot sauce, harissa, sambal oelek, pesto, or your other favorite condiment, adjusting the amount to taste
- Swap the spinach for your favorite leafy green such as kale
- Use a gluten-free wrap to make this gluten-free
- Make a vegan breakfast burrito by swapping in vegan cheese and using my scrambled tofu in place of eggs
- Add crispy crowns, home fries, avocado, or roasted vegetables
More quick breakfast ideas
More egg recipes
- Huevos Rancheros
- Mediterranean Eggs
- Vegetarian Potato Skin Egg Boats
- Sweet Potato and Spinach Gluten-Free Quiche
- Spinach Pesto Baked Eggs
If you make this recipe, be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!
Recipe
Five Minute Breakfast Burrito
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup baby spinach
- 1 Tablespoon salsa
- 1 large flour tortilla, or other large wrap
- 2 Tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, spinach, salt, and pepper.
- Add a little olive oil to a small, non-stick skillet and set over medium heat.
- Once warm, add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until the eggs are soft but fully cooked and the spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in salsa.
- Spread cheese evenly on the tortilla, leaving a few inches around the outside.
- Microwave the tortilla for 30 seconds or until the cheese is just beginning to melt.
- Place the eggs along the middle of the tortilla.
- Fold up the bottom of the tortilla, then fold in the sides, and finally roll it up tight from the bottom.
Notes
Tips for customizing breakfast burritos
- Depending on your tortilla size, you should be able to use 1-4 eggs for one burrito
- Swap the salsa for hot sauce, harissa, sambal oelek, pesto, or your other favorite condiment, adjusting the amount to taste
- Swap the spinach for your favorite leafy green such as kale
- Use a gluten-free wrap to make this gluten-free
- Make a vegan breakfast burrito by swapping in vegan cheese and using my scrambled tofu in place of eggs
- Add crispy crowns, home fries, avocado, or roasted vegetables
cheri says
Love a good breakfast burrito! sounds like you are creating nice memories with your son.
liz | carpé season says
That is so sweet. I can relate - I recently took our older son out on a quest to find him some shoes. I left our little one at home with dad in the name of efficiency. But the whole ride there, he kepts saying, "Mama! We ridin' toGEVer!" So cute. Such a good goal to try to spend one-on-one time with them - terribly hard to do, but so important. What lucky kids you have; it's so clear how much you care about them!
Gillian @ The Haas Machine says
Such a precious story about you + Cas. That boy really is a gem!
We love breakfast burritos, too! And I just love how there are so many variations of them. We like to throw in black beans & usually bacon or sausage (surprise, surprise) & then lightly toast the rolled up burrito so the outsides get all nice & crispy. Can't go wrong with this simple meal!
Lindsay Moe says
Great idea toasting the outside! Totally worth the extra time.
Sarah O. says
Your son sounds like he might possibly be a little pumpkin who is coming home with me.
Also, these burritos look bangin. I am very much on board with these.
Lindsay Moe says
Thanks Sarah!
Dustin Myers says
What kind of monster warms up tortillas in the microwave. Everything else sounds delicious.
Lindsay Moe says
Hahaha, this monster! How do you do it?!
Grace says
I really love this idea and it’s always been a favorite at my home. We tend to toast the burritos in the oven, it’s great! I enjoy reading all of the comments and the joy cooking brings to each family ♥️
Lindsay Moe says
Toasting is such a good idea!
Emily McCauley says
Just made this after a morning run! Delish!
Eldaka says
What a great simple and quick breakfast!
brooklyn says
5 stars!!! i really like the way the cheese melts and stretches! so good!!!
Sasha says
I would like to see you make this in five minutes I think the time is a little off.
Lindsay Moe says
I actually hate including time in my recipes, but do it out of necessity. I am aware that it will take people a wide range of time to make any recipe. I've been making this one for years and it really does come together in about 5 minutes for me, but apologize if it is misleading to you.
alston says
yes