Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito (Printer View)

Fluffy eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, and melted cheese wrapped in soft tortillas for a nourishing start.

# Components:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Eggs

09 - 8 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup milk
11 - 1 tablespoon butter
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

13 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack

→ Tortillas

14 - 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potatoes, red onion, and bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and lightly browned.
03 - While vegetables roast, whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper.
04 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set and fluffy. Remove from heat.
05 - Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
06 - On each tortilla, layer roasted vegetables, scrambled eggs, and a generous sprinkle of cheese.
07 - Fold sides in and roll up tightly.
08 - Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment paper, then place in a resealable freezer bag for freezing.
09 - To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 2 to 3 minutes until hot throughout, or bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes while wrapped in foil.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Make six at once and your mornings become instantly easier for the next two weeks.
  • That perfect texture contrast between creamy eggs and slightly crispy roasted sweet potato is genuinely addictive.
  • You can customize each one differently, so nobody at your table gets stuck with something they don't want.
02 -
  • Don't overstuff your burritos—it seems like more filling is better, but too much makes them impossible to fold and they'll fall apart when freezing.
  • The vegetables absolutely need to cool for a couple minutes before assembly, or the heat will make your cheese start melting weirdly and everything gets soggy.
03 -
  • Toast your cubed sweet potatoes in the oven at the same time you're making eggs to save a whole extra step.
  • Slightly undercooking your scrambled eggs means they'll finish cooking when you reheat the burritos later.
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