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Flavorful Smoked Paprika Breakfast Burrito Bowl

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A quick, easy, and healthy breakfast bowl featuring smoky paprika scrambled eggs, black beans, grains, and fresh veggies for a flavorful and satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or kale, roughly chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh lime wedges, for squeezing
  • Hot sauce or salsa, as desired
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil

Instructions

  1. Dice the bell pepper and red onion, chop the spinach, and slice the avocado. Drain and rinse the black beans. Cook brown rice or quinoa if not already prepared (about 20 minutes).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs with cottage cheese (if using), smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly frothy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook 4-5 minutes until softened but still slightly crisp. Add chopped spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove veggies from skillet and set aside.
  4. Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil to skillet. Pour in egg mixture and let sit without stirring for 20 seconds. Gently scramble eggs by folding slowly with a spatula until mostly set but still creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Warm black beans and cooked rice or quinoa in a small pan or microwave until heated through.
  6. Assemble the bowl starting with rice or quinoa base, then layer black beans, sautéed veggies, and scrambled eggs. Top with sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add hot sauce or salsa if desired.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more smoked paprika if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

For fluffier eggs, use room temperature eggs and whisk well. Cottage cheese adds creaminess but can be omitted. Use a well-heated skillet to get a good sear on veggies. Prep grains and beans the night before to save time. Adjust smoked paprika and chili powder to taste for desired smokiness and heat. For vegan version, substitute eggs with scrambled tofu and use dairy-free yogurt or avocado instead of cottage cheese.

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