Quick and Nutritious Breakfast

Breakfast in 10! Quick, Healthy and Delicious!

So… for all of you out there requesting healthy recipes…. I am sharing one of my favorite “throw together” recipes for breakfast!! This is great for breakfast, brunch… or just anytime that you feel like something with a bit of protein and healthy grains!

I love the fusion of flavors here… a very California dish, if you will. This is the equivalent of a great breakfast wrap… and a much healthier alternative to a burrito.

Here are the ingredients you need:

2 Eggs (you can substitute 3 egg whites for a low-fat version)
1 Sprouted Wheat Tortilla (Food for Life – EZEQUIEL 4:9 brand is preferred)
2 tbsp. of Trader Joe’s Habanero Lime Salsa
1/2 of a fresh avocado (or 1 small avocado)
5 slices of Roma Tomato
1 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil
Sea Salt
Fresh Pepper

Directions:

In a small skillet heat the oil (medium heat) and drop in the eggs or egg whites and scramble… cook for about 2 minutes and stir in the salsa.

Warm the tortilla lightly (I say this because Sprouted Wheat tortillas will burn quickly and if over heated they have the tendency of becoming dry and dense). Place the tortilla on a plate and neatly line up the avocado (sliced) and the tomato…light salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked eggs and additional salsa if desired. 

Fold over and cut in half. 

Serves 1

SIDE NOTES:

SPROUTED WHEAT: Using a sprouted wheat tortilla is the healthiest alternative to any other “tortilla” or “wrap”. The sprouted wheat is a live food, thereby, giving you the true benefit of a wheat germ. It is a “good” carb, if you will… great brain food!! It is also great for digestion and very satisfying! (I will talk about the benefits of Sprouted Wheat products on a future post… stay tuned!)

SALSA: The salsa can be replaced by any salsa you may have on hand. This TJ’s variety is simply very flavorful and nothing like the store bought varietes out there! (Sorry, but Pace Picante is not really salsa… and just the same as the New York City counterparts… that’s all marketing!) LOL … If you have homemade salsa… more power to you! I use homemade when I have it on hand (BTW, I will soon post a homemade Garden Salsa recipe for your enjoyment!)

GRAPESEED OIL: This is one of the few oils that is the healthiest to cook with, as it keeps its nutritional value even in heat. (of this… I will also share a separate post about the oils we have in our pantries, the difference in nutritional value and taste… stay tuned!)

So on a closing note… enjoy your breakfast wrap… this has become one of my quick, “on the go” breakfasts, and a favorite amongst friends! 

I toast to your health! Enjoy!

Elle :)