Southwest Tortilla Scramble

Breakfast

Here’s my version of a deconstructed breakfast burrito that’s actually good for you. Go for hefty corn tortillas in this recipe. Flour ones can get lost in the scramble.

Average Rating: 3.4

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 2 servings.

Ingredients

4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 corn tortillas (6 inches), halved and cut into strips
1/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1/4 cup salsa

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk egg whites, eggs and pepper. Stir in tortillas, spinach and cheese.
2. Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture; cook and stir until eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains. Top with salsa.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 195 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 217mg cholesterol, 391mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 lean meat, 1 starch.