Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos

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Having a stash of flavorful bean burritos in your freezer means you'll always have a satisfying plant-based meal ready for a grab-and-go breakfast on a busy morning or to take to the campsite for an easy campfire meal. Our vegan breakfast filling—made with tofu and prepared to mimic scrambled eggs—is tossed with beans, veggies and salsa for a delicious and ultra-satisfying meal.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 burritos
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided

  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained and crumbled

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed

  • 4 scallions, sliced

  • ½ cup prepared fresh salsa

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 6 (8 inch) whole-wheat tortillas or wraps

Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add tofu, chili powder, cumin and salt; cook, stirring, until the tofu is nicely browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

  2. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add beans, corn and scallions and cook, stirring, until the scallions have softened, about 3 minutes. Return the tofu to the pan. Add salsa and cilantro; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

  3. If serving immediately, warm tortillas (or wraps), but if freezing do not warm them. Divide the bean mixture among the tortillas, spreading evenly over the bottom third of each tortilla. Roll snugly, tucking in the ends as you go. Serve immediately or wrap each burrito in foil and freeze for up to 3 months.

  4. To heat in the microwave: Remove foil, cover with a paper towel and microwave on High until hot, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

  5. To heat over a campfire: Place foil-wrapped burrito on a cooking grate over a medium to medium-hot fire. Cook, turning once or twice, until steaming hot throughout, 5 to 10 minutes if partially thawed, up to 15 minutes if frozen.

    Vegan Freezer Breakfast Burritos

Tips

To make ahead: Freeze foil-wrapped burritos for up to 3 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2018; updated March 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

329 Calories
10g Fat
45g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 burrito
Calories 329
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 45g 16%
Dietary Fiber 8g 28%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Vitamin A 565IU 11%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Folate 48mcg 12%
Sodium 665mg 29%
Calcium 286mg 22%
Iron 4mg 23%
Magnesium 72mg 17%
Potassium 423mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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