Recipe: Breakfast Bean Tortilla

I mentioned recently that I am phasing eggs (and, actually, all dairy products) out of my diet. What I did not mention is why... After decades of being a vegetarian, I am slowly (very slowly) venturing toward veganism.

In light of that, I had to come up with a new protein packed, delicious - but most importantly *fast* - breakfast I can prepare in under 5 minutes each morning. This is what I came up with - an awesome Breakfast Bean Wrap! How did I not think of this sooner?!

Ingredients:

• Olive Oil (1 tsp) = 1 point
• Beans (any kind), 1/2 cup = 1 point
• Onions, chopped (about 2 tbsp)
• Cilantro, chopped (about 2 tbsp)
• Other veggies (peppers, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, whatever)
• Corn Tortilla, 1 = 1 point

I heat up the cast iron pan while I'm chopping my vegetables or preparing my coffee (I am now getting in the habit of cutting up the vegetables ahead of time). I add the oil, beans and veggies and stir over high heat for about 2 minutes.

Then I put the corn tortilla on *top* of the mixture (so it gets warmed up and becomes more pliable) for about 30 seconds on one side, and then 30 seconds on the other side). And I'm done!

Then I simply put the tortilla on a plate, and put the bean mixture on the tortilla. Top with cilantro, salt, pepper, tabasco, vegan sour cream, whatever. How awesomely delicious does this look?

(shown here with black beans, onions, cilantro, sour cream & Tabasco)

(shown here with kidney beans, red onion, cilantro & salt)

It's a surprisingly large and very satisfying meal for only 3 points.

I enjoy this meal so much, I have been making them as quick dinners or protein packed snacks over the weekend. The great thing is it's so versatile - just vary the beans or vegetables and you have an exciting new meal every time.

Enjoy :)