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Cost/Serving: $0.72
Yield:2 servings / Serving Size = 1 burrito
Ingredients:
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons nonfat or lowfat milk
2 (8-inch) whole wheat flour tortillas, warmed
2 Tablespoons shredded lowfat cheddar cheese
¼ cup salsa

Directions:
1. Beat together the eggs and milk in a small bowl.
2. Lightly coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Pour egg mixture into pan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium to low heat until eggs become firm. Remove from heat (eggs will continue to cook).
3. Spoon half of egg mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top each with half of the cheese.
4. Fold or roll tortilla and serve with salsa.

Additional options: Black beans, refried beans, avocado, lightly cooked vegetables, etc.

Note: Look for lower sodium salsas. (Less than 200 mg sodium per serving, if possible.)

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