Microwave Egg White Burrito
Estimated $1.90 recipe · $1.90 per serving (US / USD)
Fluffy egg whites with spinach and cheese cooked in the microwave, wrapped with salsa. Done in minutes.
The recipe
Microwave Egg White Burrito
Fluffy egg whites with spinach and cheese cooked in the microwave, wrapped with salsa. Done in minutes.
Ingredients
- 180ml liquid egg whites (or 5 egg whites)
- Handful baby spinach, chopped
- 20g grated cheese
- 1 large tortilla wrap
- 2 tbsp salsa
- Salt and pepper
Estimated recipe cost
$1.90 for 1 serving · $1.90 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 180ml liquid egg whites (or 5 egg whites)Planning assumption · $4.00 / 946 ml · Uses 180ml | $0.76 |
| Handful baby spinach, choppedPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 227 g · Assumes 30 g per item/portion | $0.33 |
| 20g grated cheesePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 227 g · Uses 20g | $0.18 |
| 1 large tortilla wrapPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 10 each · Count stated in recipe | $0.25 |
| 2 tbsp salsaPlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.30 |
| Salt and pepperPlanning assumption · $0.08 / 1 portion · Unspecified amount: assumes 1 portion | $0.08 |
| Estimated total | $1.90 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Pour the egg whites into a microwave-safe bowl, add the chopped spinach, salt and pepper, and stir.
- Microwave on high for 60 seconds, stir, then microwave another 30–45 seconds until just set.
- Stir through the grated cheese, spoon onto the tortilla, top with salsa, fold in the sides and roll up.
Recipe notes
Watch the eggs in the last 30 seconds — pull them just before fully firm so they stay tender.
Estimated nutrition per serving
340 kcal · 27g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.