Folded Tortilla Breakfast Pocket

This folded tortilla pocket recipe has become popular on social media. I have been treating myself to this quick breakfast (or lunch) a couple times a week. Once you get into the groove of making these tortilla wraps they are really simple. You can add whatever you want - the combinations are endless and every person you are cooking for can customize their wrap to their tastes. I always add an egg (I make a simple one egg, salt & pepper omelet) and cheese....but the rest of the ingredients I just use what I have in the fridge. This particular wrap had coconut bacon and avocado slices in it....but I have made it with hash browns and beyond sausage and that was delicious as well. You can add hot sauce or use sautéed onions or peppers; if you eat meat try real or turkey bacon or sausage links. Honestly anything you can fit into one quarter of the tortilla, go for it. Just don't forget the cheese (vegan cheese if you like) and egg.  Enjoy!

Ingredients Basics: 

1 medium to large tortilla

Butter

Cooked egg, (fried, scrambled or an omelet) 

Cheese or vegan cheese

Choose any of the following to complete your wrap (these are all just ideas - do whatever you like, it'll taste great):

Cooked bacon (real, turkey, coconut, tempeh)

Cooked sausage (links, patty, ground, Beyond)

Cooked hash browns

Sliced ripe avocado

Sautéed onions

Bell pepper, sliced

Chopped cherry tomatoes

Serve with salsa, hot sauce, guacamole 

Directions:

1. Start with a large tortilla. Use a knife to cut a slice from the center of the tortilla to the bottom. 

2. Fill each quarter with your favorite ingredients, but make sure you use some type of melty cheese and also a cooked egg. 

3. Carefully fold the tortilla into thirds, then half, then quarters until it is all folded up into a cute little pocket. 

4. It's coming together!

5. It is now ready to cook!

6. Melt a pat of butter into a frying pan, just like you would to make a quesadilla or grilled cheese. Now place the pocket into the hot butter and cook until the side is browned and crispy, just a couple of minutes. Flip the pocket to the other side and do the same. Once the cheese has melted and the two sides are lightly browned, this little meal is ready to eat. Serve with hot sauce, salsa, guacamole or eat it like I do with nothing at all, because it is truly good enough on its own.  

Another tip I want to share when making these pockets is make a few extra and wrap them in foil. Place in the refrigerator. Now you have breakfast or lunch ready for the next day. You can just pop the wrapped pocket into a warm oven. These are great for mornings when you are pressed for time. Enjoy!