Homemade Breakfast Burrito
A warm flour tortilla wrapped around fluffy scrambled eggs, savory bacon, tender black beans, melted cheese, and tangy green chili.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lana + Lila
Lana created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Store leftover cooked filling ingredients separately in sealed containers in the fridge for up to 3 days for fast morning assembly.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium…
- 01
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium…
Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C).
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Add diced bacon to the skillet and…
Add diced bacon to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until crisp, stirring occasionally; transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tsp of rendered fat in the pan.
Look for: crisp, stirring occasionally
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Reduce heat to medium-low
Reduce heat to medium-low, whisk egg in a small bowl, and pour into the skillet.
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Gently push eggs across the pan with…
Gently push eggs across the pan with a spatula for 1 to 2 minutes until soft curds form and no liquid remains.
Look for: soft curds form and no liquid remains
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Warm the flour tortilla in a separate…
Warm the flour tortilla in a separate dry skillet over medium heat for 15 seconds per side until pliable.
Look for: pliable
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Lay warm tortilla flat on a clean…
Lay warm tortilla flat on a clean surface, then layer black beans, scrambled egg, cooked bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and green chili down the center.
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Fold the bottom edge over the filling
Fold the bottom edge over the filling, tuck in the sides, and roll tightly into a burrito.
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Return burrito to the skillet seam-side down…
Return burrito to the skillet seam-side down over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown and sealed before serving.
Look for: golden brown and sealed before serving
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