Veggie-Packed Breakfast Burrito Bowl with Ricotta and Fruit Salsa

Start your day with a burst of color and flavor! This Veggie-Packed Breakfast Burrito Bowl combines fluffy scrambled eggs, sautéed veggies, hearty black beans, and brown rice, all topped with creamy ricotta cheese. The real star is the fresh fruit salsa—mango, pineapple, and blueberries—for a sweet, tangy finish. It’s a balanced, energizing breakfast that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the Bowl:

• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice (or white rice, or quinoa)
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup zucchini, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 1/3 cup ricotta cheese

For the Fruit Salsa:

• 1/2 cup fresh mango, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh pineapple, diced
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries (or strawberries, diced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fruit Salsa:
   In a small bowl, combine the mango, pineapple, blueberries (or strawberries), lime juice, cilantro, and honey. Mix gently and set aside to let the flavors meld.
2. Cook the Veggies:
   Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin if using. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Scramble the Eggs:
   In a bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Pour into the same skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring gently, until just set and fluffy. Remove from heat.
4. Warm the Beans and Rice:
   If needed, warm the black beans and rice in the microwave or in a pan until heated through.
5. Assemble the Bowl:
   In a serving bowl, layer the rice, black beans, sautéed veggies, and scrambled eggs. Add a generous dollop of ricotta cheese on top.
6. Top with Fruit Salsa:
   Spoon the fresh fruit salsa over the bowl. Garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
7. Serve:
   Enjoy immediately for a hearty, sweet-and-savory breakfast!