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Tortilla Breakfast Wrap Recipe

When it comes to breakfast recipes, they’ve got to be quick and easy to make with whatever you have in the fridge at the time. This tortilla breakfast wrap recipe is precisely that and can be made with pretty much any filling, or even last night’s leftovers. 

Let’s take a look at how to make a quick and easy breakfast that’ll keep the hangry monsters at bay (at least) until lunchtime. 

TikTok Tortilla Fold 

Seems like everyone is talking about this viral TikTok breakfast wrap video, and for good reason. It’s basically everything you could ever want from a breakfast recipe. 

There are literally hundreds of video renditions of this breakfast tortilla hack, but the basic gust of the video highlights a quick and easy way to make a tasty breakfast using a tortilla (wrap) and a few simple ingredients. 

Basically, you lay out a wrap (around 10-12 inches/25-30 cm are best), then divide some toppings into 4 quarters.

Cut the wrap in a line from 6 o’clock to the center, then carefully fold the sections over until you have a quarter.

Heat in a pan for a few minutes and that’s it, you’ve made the now-famous viral TokTok tortilla fold! 

Ingredients for Breakfast Tortillas

This is where the fun begins! The beauty of this recipe is that you can experiment with different toppings any time you make it. 

The classic ‘breakfast’ ingredients are:

• Egg- Fried or scrambled
• Cooked bacon or sausage
• Grated or sliced cheese
• Salad, avocado, or tomato

Of course, when it comes to toppings for your breakfast tortilla, it’s easy to accommodate specific dietary requirements and make breakfast wraps that are not only nutritious but also filling and loaded with filling ingredients that’ll get you through the day. 

Check out these options:

• Fried chorizo and red onion
• Diced chicken or pork
• Tofu or seitan fillets (vegan)
• Black beans (mashed or whole)
• Sauteed mushrooms
• Guacamole
• Fried rice with egg
• Broccoli florets and blue cheese
• Grilled eggplant and zucchini (courgette)

Tortilla filling recipes (easy-to-make)

Looking to add something special to your breakfast wrap arsenal of ingredients? We got you, foodies! 

Check out these Spanish-inspired recipe ideas that’ll elevate your breakfast wrap game to the next level! 

• Guacamole, bean, and chicken breakfast wrap
• Chicken, chorizo, and black olivada (Spain’s equivalent to tapenade) breakfast wrap
• Chorizo and omelet breakfast wrap with homemade aioli 
• Chicken, corn salad, and spicy jalapeno breakfast tortilla 
• Tuna, black olive, tomato, and cheese breakfast tortilla

Best tortillas to use

We use store-bought organic flour tortillas that are around 10 inches/25 cm, and we found this is the perfect size for a good toppings/wrap/flavor ratio. Check any decent supermarket and you’ll find plenty of different options that cater to a range of diets and tastes. 

Costco sells two brands of organic flour tortillas, Fresca, and the Tortilla Land brand. 

What are the healthiest tortillas?

It’s most common to find flour tortillas in local supermarkets, however, healthier options do exist. We prefer to use a brand that makes organic flour tortillas. 

There are plenty of supermarkets now offering whole grain tortillas, seed tortillas, gluten-free tortillas, and even grain-free almond flour tortillas. 

Are all tortillas vegan-friendly?

Nowadays, most store-bought tortillas will be vegan and usually are made with just 4 ingredients (flour, oil, salt, and water). Check the label for ingredient information before purchasing. 

Vegetarian breakfast tortilla

For this recipe, we made a healthy vegetarian option and used avocado, mashed black beans, scrambled egg, and cheese. The entire recipe prep and cooking takes around 25 minutes from start to finish and tastes incredible. 

Another advantage to skipping meat ingredients for breakfast is you avoid the mid-morning slump (which is what usually happens when your body is trying to process meat products).

Using beans and avocado instead offers foods that slowly release energy more evenly throughout the morning.

How to Make TikTok Breakfast Tortilla

The original video showed a simple tortilla hack that’s super easy to do at home and makes a great breakfast that you can prep, make-and-go…

Here’s how;

Step 1- Prep cold fillings

• Remove the skin and stone from an avocado and mash the avocado with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and white pepper.
• We used tinned black beans so we didn’t need to do any major prep work for those. We simply gave them a rinse, drained them, and gave them a mash. 
• We used store-bought pre-grated cheese, so no prep work was required. 

Step 2 – Prepare hot fillings

• In a small frying pan on medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil and scramble 2 eggs per person. Once done, set the eggs aside.
• If you’re cooking bacon, sausages, or any other hot fillings, do it now and it’ll stay warm while finishing off the rest of the recipe. 

Step 3 – Assemble wrap

This is the trick. 

First, lay out a tortilla wrap in front of you, cut a small line from 6 o’clock to the center (see image attached). 

Add fillings to each quarter. 

• Top left – Mashed avocado
• Top right – Black beans
• Bottom left – Cheese
• Bottom right – Scrambled egg

Next, carefully fold starting with the bottom right quarter (the egg) and fold in an anticlockwise direction. 

Step 4 – Saute wrap and serve

• In a clean frying pan or skillet on medium-high heat, add a splash of olive oil and add the wrap. Cook for 2-3 minutes a side, or until you see the tortilla starts to become golden and the cheese is melted. 
• Serve immediately while still hot. 

Breakfast Tortilla Cooking tips

Breakfast tortillas are very easy to make and are ideal for beginners in the kitchen. Here are a few breakfast tortilla cooking tips that’ll help when cooking with one eye open! 

• Mashed ingredients such as avocado or beans helps the wrap stick together.
• Avoid using large chunks of meat or whole sausages as these tend to heat unevenly and can break the tortilla. 
• Prep (chop, mash, etc.) all of your ingredients before you start cooking. 
• Use a clean non-stick skillet or frying pan for best results. 
• When cooking your tortillas, ensure that the skillet or pan is very hot. To test add the oil (or butter) and drop a small piece of the tortilla into the oil. If it sizzles, it’s a good temperature.

Cooking Tips and FAQs

What goes good on a tortilla?

When it comes to toppings there’s no shortage of ideas. 

• Spicy ground beef with avocado and jalapenos
• Chicken, chorizo, tomato, and black olives
• Grated tofu with homemade guacamole (veggie option)

How do you wrap breakfast tortillas?

For this recipe, we use the cut-and-fold method. Start by cutting a line from 6 o’clock up to the center. Add your toppings to each quarter, then fold each quarter onto itself in an anticlockwise direction.

What is in an all day breakfast wrap?

The classic all-day breakfast wrap is usually scrambled egg, bacon  (or sausage), grated cheese, and avocado (or guacamole). 

How do you make tortilla wraps?

Making your own tortillas is easy and only requires 4 ingredients; all-purpose flour, water, salt, and olive oil. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix well, slowly add more water if required for the desired dough-like consistency. Separate the dough into smaller portions and roll out each portion on a flat surface until the dough is around 1/16 inch (2mm thick). 

What size tortilla for wraps?

10-inch/25cm tortilla wraps are ideal for this recipe.

Can you freeze tortillas?

You sure can. Tortillas will last up to 2 months when frozen. Use parchment paper between each tortilla and store flat for best results. 

How do you heat flour tortillas on the stove?

Use a large skillet or frying pan on high heat. Ensure the pan is very hot and add a splash of olive oil (or butter). Heat for around 1-2 minutes per side or until you see the tortilla starting to golden. 

Are tortillas vegan?

Nowadays, most store-bought tortillas are made vegan. Check the labeling for what ingredients are used.

More Breakfast Recipes

• Vegetable pisto with eggs – known as ‘pisto manchego’ this vibrant dish is full of veggies and spices, then topped with eggs.
• Spanish garlic mushrooms – this vegan recipe is the perfect way to start the day. It’s great served over warm toasty bread.
• Pan con tomate (tomato bread) – this is a quintessential Spanish breakfast served in bars and cafes all over Spain.
• Spanish potato omelet (tortilla) – potato and eggs make this a great filling breakfast option, especially if you make a bocadillo de tortilla (omelet sandwich).
• Chickpeas with spinach and eggs – this is a very well-balanced meal that’s fitting for a special weekend breakfast or brunch.