I’ve been working from home since the pandemic started and I love working from home. But one thing I miss about work… is the cooked to order café! They had the BEST breakfast burritos!
I’ve been doing well and making better choices since I’ve been home. I’ve avoided the dreaded Covid 15 and actually lost some weight. But one of the things I’ve paid more attention to since I’ve been home is how food made me feel. I’ve noticed that some foods make me feel icky… so I made some changes.
This breakfast burrito has no real recipe – beacuse which ones do?. So, I’ll share my ingredients and thoughts about the vegan egg, by Just Egg, the new Chao Mexican style vegan shreds from Field Roast and the Morning Star breakfast patty.
So, the Just Egg… It only comes in a 12 oz container. I shook it up and gave it a pour…measuring about 1.5 of the serving size. The consistency is kinda like melted ice cream meets Elmer’s glue? Ummm…yeah… so… Anyway, I added mine to sautéed veggies and sausage substitute so I can’t say what it would do on its own… but I immediately began to stir it. After a few turns it started to brown and firm up. I cannot say that I tasted anything eggy as I consumed my burrito, but with no saturated fat and no cholesterol I will definitely use it again. I’d say from this experience, it is a win!
The Morning Star sausage is always a winner in my book. It’s flavorful, very reminiscent of a breakfast sausage patty, has a 30 second heat up, and can be crumbled/chopped for versatility. I sometimes have one with my breakfast porridge or just alone with a coffee in the morning. In this case, it was a perfect addition to a burrito! They have a maple one too but I stick with the orginal because I prefer the flavor and it is more versatile.
Now, I just recently found out that Field Roast released some new options of Chao. I really like the original slices. I like the flavor and it melts well. I purchased the shredded original too on my most recent grocery haul but I was most looking forward to trying the Mexican Style. Upon opening the package, there is a noticeable jalapeño smell, which I welcomed. The cheese wasn’t spicy, but it does have a assertive jalapeño flavor. I instantly knew that it would be a favorite. It melted well and wasn’t hard to work with. This will be a great addition to anything that has a Santa Fe vibe for sure!
Even though burritos don’t technically have a recipe…at least to me… mine included:
Green pepper
Sweet onions
Minced garlic
Morning Star breakfast patty
Chao Mexican style shreds
Salsa
Avocado
Just Egg-egg substitute
Salt and pepper
So all in all, this was a true winner! And yes… the meat eaters will love a burrito like this! So if you are vegetarian, flexitarian, plant-based, transitioning or just going meatless a few days a month… this breakfast is sure to please!
ENJOY!
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