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An Amazing Breakfast Burrito: Ham, Cheddar, and Tomatoes

February 22nd, 2006

Breakfast Burrito With Ham, Cheddar and TomatoesThis easy-to-fix meal makes it a cinch to eat a healthy breakfast and get more whole grains.

Serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 5-7 minutes

8 large egg whites
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Cooking spray
4 ounces lean baked ham, diced
4 ounces shredded reduced-fat
Cheddar cheese
1 ripe beefsteak tomato, diced
4 burrito-size (8-inch) whole-wheat tortillas

Whisk together first 6 ingredients. Set aside.

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium heat. Add egg mixture and cook 3-5 minutes, until eggs are almost cooked through, stirring frequently. Add ham, cheese and tomato and stir until cheese melts.

Place tortillas on a flat surface. Spoon 1/4 of egg mixture onto the center of each tortilla. Roll into a burrito and serve immediately.

Nutrition score per serving (1 burrito): 255 calories, 28% fat (8 g; 4 g saturated), 31% carbs (25 g), 41% protein (26 g), 2 g fiber, 252 mg calcium, 1.5 mg iron, 880 mg sodium.

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