Tasty and Healthy Spinach & Mushroom Wraps

Last Updated on June 22, 2023 by Create Better Health

Start off the day on the right foot with this tasty and healthy breakfast spinach and mushroom wrap. Ready in just 15 minutes. This delicious meal will become a household favorite!

Grocery List:

Whole Grain Tortillas
Eggs
Shredded Cheese
Mushrooms
Spinach
Minced Garlic

Ingredients for mushroom and spinach breakfast burritos

Recipe Breakdown

Start by washing and dicing your mushrooms. If you purchased whole garlic, wash and mince that as well.

Add 1-2 teaspoons of oil to your skillet. Allow a minute or two for it to heat up, then add your mushrooms.

Cook until the mushrooms are slightly shrunked and browned.

Add spinach, garlic, salt and pepper to the pan. Within a minute or two the spinach will wilt and the garlic will become fragrant.

Move vegetables to the side of the pan. Add eggs and scramble. Allowing them to cook until egg whites are no longer clear.

Scrambling eggs for mushroom and spinach breakfast wrap

Combine vegetable mixture with eggs and add your cheese.

Now it is time to roll your burritos. Add about 1/2 cup of your mixture to a tortilla. For tips on how to roll your burritos so they don’t fall apart, see the picture below.

Steps to fold a mushroom and spinach breakfast burrito

Neat Nutritional Benefits

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a low-calorie food packed with benefits. They have protein, antioxidants, and fiber. Mushrooms are rich in potassium, a nutrient known to help decrease blood pressure. Additionally, they have an anti-inflammatory effect on the body, helping prevent and treat a wide variety of chronic illnesses.

Spinach

Spinach is a fantastic source of fiber and many essential vitamins. It is an especially great source of Vitamin A which protects our skin and tissues. It is also a great source of vitamins K, C, and Iron. These benefit our minds, bones, and blood.

Eggs

Over the last few decades, eggs have been a bit controversial on if they are “good” or “bad”. But what we do know is they are packed with protein, antioxidants, and several vitamins and minerals. Eggs can improve cardiovascular health, eye health, and sharpen the brain. Their high amounts of protein help you feel full longer.

Whole Grain Tortillas

Whole-grain tortillas, as with other whole-grain foods, are a great source of fiber. Eating a diet right in fiber helps blood sugar levels, cholesterol levels, weight management, and bowel health.