Meatless Monday: Scrambled Egg Burrito with Veggie Sausage

This easy, protein rich recipe is great for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. It involves several basic but essential culinary techniques: how to dice an onion, how to crack an egg, and how to scramble eggs.

For more vegetarian recipes for teens, check out Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers by Elyse May (aka Veggie Teen).

Scrambled Egg Burritos with Veggie Sausage

Makes 2

Ingredients 

2 veggie sausage patties (like Morningstar Farms)
1/4 cup diced onions (see Culinary Techniques: How to Dice an Onion)
4 eggs
1/4 cup of water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 6"-8" flour tortillas
2 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 4 tbsp)
Your favorite salsa (like Salsa Fresca from page 39 of Veggie Teens Cookbook)

Directions

1. Spray a small skillet with non-stick spray and place over low heat.
2. Cook veggie sausage patties according to the directions on the package. (I don't recommend microwaving them.)
3. Remove patties, cut into small pieces, and keep warm.
4. Spray the skillet with non-stick spray; add onions and cook until translucent.
5. To scramble the eggs: Crack eggs into a small mixing bowl (see Culinary Techniques: How to Break an Egg)
6. Add water, salt and pepper.
7. Wisk egg mixture with a hand wisker in a circular motion.
8. Add egg mixture to the non-stick pan and stir constantly until the eggs are set.
9. Put the chopped sausage patties back into the pan and combine lightly.
10. Place mixture on the tortilla.
11. Top with cheese and salsa and fold tortilla over the filling.
12. Enjoy!