BREAKFAST WRAP


Here’s an easy breakfast wrap that provides one portion each of whole grains, vegetables, and lean meat (the egg). The carbohydrate content depends on its size and the exact ingredients. A wrap that’s made with a 10-inch whole wheat tortilla, one egg, ½ cup of pinto beans, 1 cup of veggies, and 1 tablespoon of avocado supplies a total of 64 g of carbs.

       INGREDIENTS (note that veggie amounts
are approximate—feel free to experiment)

       ½ onion, diced

       ½ red bell pepper, seeded and diced

       ½ cup spinach (or other veggies to your liking), diced

       ½ cup precooked or canned black beans or
pinto beans (drain and rinse if canned)

       1 large egg

       1 whole wheat soft tortilla

       Optional: avocado (diced), cheese, and hot sauce, to taste

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion, pepper, and spinach. Stir in the beans to heat them. Crack the egg into a bowl, whip it briefly, and add it to the veggies and beans. Heat a dry skillet; place the tortilla on the skillet for 5 seconds, flip it, and toss it onto a plate. Scoop the mixture of veggies, beans, and egg onto the tortilla and wrap it up to eat. Add avocado, cheese, and hot sauce, if desired.