Easy Black Bean Burritos for Breakfast (+ tons of variation ideas)

This is a great Black Bean Burrito Recipe for an easy meal. These Black Bean Breakfast burritos are stuffed with scrambled egg, black beans, cilantro, cheese, and plenty of salsa. I’ve also included tons of variation ideas to make these your own, vegan substitutes, meal prep tips, and how to freeze easy black bean burritos (and reheat them for later!).

Creating this Black Bean Burritos Recipe

Breakfast for dinner is one of our “go-to” easy meals on a busy day. Tell me I’m not alone in this. It seems like fairly common knowledge. Unless you’re vegan, you pretty much always have eggs in the kitchen. With eggs and a few other items, you can quickly whip up an easy burrito recipe for breakfast!

Unlike, Julia Roberts’ character in Runaway Bride, I know exactly how I like my eggs. Or rather, I know what I don’t like. I don’t like over easy or fried eggs. Hard Boiled Eggs are only good as a snack alone or if they are chopped up on salad, but only if the yolk is completely done.

I am not a fan of runny eggs either, so scrambled is pretty much how I like to go. Scrambled and topped with salsa, cilantro, and cotija. Yes, that is how I like them best. (Is it me, or did that last one sound like something out of a Dr. Seuss book. That seems to be all we read to Madeline these days. Anyway…)

Why I Love Black Bean Burritos for Breakfast

I love this great recipe for breakfast burritos with black beans. Sometimes I want something breakfast-y that feels a little more dinner-y. Less sweet, more savory.

Though it seems like a breakfast burrito, even when served for dinner, should pretty much always have eggs in some form or another. I guess that is what makes them “breakfast” burritos.

These Black Bean Breakfast Burritos are my new favorite version of a burritos for breakfast because they has scrambled eggs exactly how I like them inside, mixed in with a few other things I love.

p.s. We ate them twice for dinner this week. They’re my new favorite breakfast burrito!

Ingredients in these Easy Black Bean Burritos

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe for black bean breakfast burritos. The ingredients can be pretty flexible if need be, so read on to see the substitute ideas, too.

• Eggs
• Milk
• Sea Salt
• Black Pepper
• Fresh Cilantro
• Black Beans
• Cotija Cheese or Cheddar Cheese
• Avocado
• Chunky Salsa
• Flour Tortillas – wheat tortillas or white tortillas both work fine

For the complete ingredient list and detailed instructions, scroll to the bottom of this post for the FREE printable recipe card.

Toppings or Garnishes for this Black Bean Burrito Recipe

Want to add some extra flavor to that first bite? Here are my ideas to garnish these black bean breakfast burritos:

• Green Onions
• Chopped Red Onion
• Lime Juice
• Sliced Fresh Jalapeños
• Pickled Jalapeños and/or Onions (to make pickled jalapeños, check out this recipe for pickled vegetables, but use only jalapeños and/or Onions)

Substitutions in this Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Need to make some substitutions in these vegetarian breakfast burritos so you don’t have to make a trip to the grocery store, or you just want to make it your own? Here are my suggestions:

Black Beans – you can easily use substitute a different variety of canned beans, like Pinto Beans or Refried Beans in place of the black beans. They make refried beans with black beans or pinto beans. Use whatever you prefer.

Canned Beans – If you don’t have (or don’t like to use) canned beans, you can also used dried black beans. Check out my guide: Everything You Need to Know About Cooking Dried Beans for instructions.

Cheese – I like cotija cheese. If you can’t find that, feta is a common substitute. You can also use cheddar cheese, or a Mexican Cheese Blend. If you’re dairy free, then substitute with your favorite vegan cheese.
Vegan Cheese.

Eggs – Try scrambled tofu or one of the vegan egg substitutes on the market in place of the eggs if you’d like to omit the eggs and create a vegan black bean burritos. Or you could use brown rice, Spanish rice, or Roasted Poblano Cilantro Quinoa in your vegan burritos.

How to Make Black Bean Breakfast Burritos

This is a good burrito recipe when you’re short on time. I love easy meals like this!

1. First, combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Then, hand whisk eggs using a whisk or fork until yolk and white are evenly mixed and the eggs are frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Next, grease a large nonstick skillet and set it over medium-high heat to preheat. After preheating, reduce to medium-low heat.
4. Then, add the beaten eggs to the pan. Then, when the eggs begin to set, gently move them around in the pan with a rubber spatula or wooded spoon. Move the eggs to the center while tilting your pan to redistribute the unset parts.
5. Break apart large pieces with your spoon or spatula. Then, turn the eggs as needed until the are cooked through.
6. After that, stir in the chopped cilantro.

Assembling the Black Bean Burritos

How you assemble the burritos depends on what size tortillas you purchase.

Sometimes I like to use taco sized tortillas and just fill them up and fold in half, like a taco really. First, divide the egg and black bean evenly among the tortillas. Then garnish each burrito with feta, avocado, and salsa. After that, add any additional toppings or condiments.

If you want the full burrito experience, then purchase the larger burrito sized tortillas. First, divide the egg and black bean evenly among the tortillas. Then, top each burrito with feta, avocado, salsa, and any other condiments or toppings you’d like. Lastly, fold in the ends, and roll up into a tight cylinder.

BONUS TIP: The burrito sized tortillas work better if you’d like to freeze the burritos for later. Read on below to find the instructions for that.

What Else Can I Add to Black Bean Burritos

You know what I love about breakfast burritos? There are endless variations of what you can include in them. Here are a few burrito filling ideas for these black bean breakfast burritos:

• Chicken – if you want to add chicken, try this slow cooker shredded chicken recipe: Crock Pot Mexican Chicken.
• Green Chiles – you can use canned roasted green chiles, or you can roast your own using this How to Roast Peppers tutorial.
• Sweet Potatoes – Roasted Sweet Potatoes taste great with black beans! Roast them with chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
• Green Pepper or Red Pepper – I recommend sautéing green or red bell pepper first, though.

What other ingredients do you like to add to your breakfast burritos?

What to Serve with These Black Bean Burritos

Here are my favorite condiments for serving along side these black bean breakfast burritos:

• Salsa (Try Restaurant Style Salsa or Roasted Salsa Verde)
• Tabasco or other Hot Sauce
• Sour Cream or Mexican Crema
• Homemade Guacamole (Try: Easy 5 Minute Guacamole or Salsa Verde Guacamole)
• Pico de Gallo

How to Freeze Black Bean Breakfast Burritos

Batch cooking and freezing black bean burritos is a great way to get ahead of things. The burritos will last 4-6 months as long as they have been frozen after preparation and stored properly. Here’s how to do it:

1. First, add all the fillings to your burrito.
2. Next, fold in the ends of the burrito. Then, roll the burrito into a tight cylinder. It needs to be tight and closed in on the ends so all of the ingredients are contained.
3. Wrap each burrito individually in foil. They should be tightly wrapped, because the tin foil holds the burrito together.
4. Store the individually wrapped burritos in an airtight container or gallon-sized freezer bags in the freezer to prevent freezer burn.
5. Label with date, contents, and reheating instructions.

I love to freeze extra burritos as a healthy breakfast options for busy mornings!

BONUS TIP: I like to line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to use as my work surface. Assemble all the burritos first, and then wrap them in foil. This assembly line method works best for me. Lining the pan means it doesn’t really get dirty, so there isn’t anything extra to wash afterwards.

To Reheat Frozen Breakfast Burritos

The method you choose to reheat your black bean breakfast burrito depends on your timeline. Here are the 2 different ways:

Reheating Option #1: Remove the foil wrapped burrito from the freezer and transfer to the refrigerator the night before you plan to reheat it.

Then, in the morning, transfer the burrito in the foil to a toaster oven or an oven preheated to 250 degrees F. Heat until warmed through to your liking.

Reheating Option #2: Remove the foil wrapped burrito from the freezer in the morning and discard the foil. Transfer the burrito to a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel.

Then, microwave at 30 second intervals until heated through. Bonus: you can always run it for a minute or two after microwaving if you want to crisp the outside up a bit, but not necessary.

Do you like eating Black Bean Burritos for breakfast or dinner best?

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