Egg White Breakfast Burrito with Sweet Peppers and Onions
Scrambled fluffy egg whites with sautéed bell peppers and onions wrapped in a warm soft flour tortilla.
Flour tortillas are naturally low in potassium. Using 100% egg whites keeps phosphorus below 70 mg, protecting against mineral bone disease.
Ingredients
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Cooking Instructions
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced peppers and onions, cooking for 4 minutes until tender.
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Whisk egg whites with cumin and black pepper. Pour into the skillet with the vegetables.
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Scramble gently with a spatula for 2 to 3 minutes until fully cooked and fluffy.
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Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds.
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Divide the warm scramble between the two tortillas, fold the ends in, roll into burritos, and serve warm.
Kidney Nutrition & Mineral Prep Tips
Dietitian Tip: When buying flour tortillas, inspect the ingredients carefully: avoid brands listing 'sodium acid pyrophosphate' or 'calcium phosphate'. Traditional corn tortillas or simple flour tortillas without leavening additives are safest.
Stage Adaptation: Safe across Stages 1 through 4.