Tacos…. the most important meal of the day. So naturally, you should totally make them for breakfast. There’s a million and one ways to make tacos – soft or crunchy shell, an endless combination of fillings, and then an insane amount of crazy-good toppings. Although it’s hard to narrow down all the fun combinations, I went for a simple and hearty combo with these babies! My Crunchy Bean & Egg Breakfast Tacos are super quick to make and they’re 5 Blue WW SmartPoints or 11 Green WW SmartPoints for three filling tacos. #YAAAS
I don’t know about you, but I find crunchy tacos waaaay more satisfying to eat. Unfortunately all the oil needed to make them crispy means they’re usually not touted as a health food. Buuuut, did you know it’s easy to make crunchy tacos in a skillet with regular ol’ corn tortillas and a little cooking spray? The key is to cook them low and slow so they get extra crispy and just the right amount of golden brown.
I filled my tacos with fat-free refried beans, some smokey seasonings, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese. And I HAD to serve them with a side of my 0 Point Blender Salsa because it’s THE BEST! This combo was so hearty and filling – they’re legit the perfect way to start the day!
Of course you can have fun with the fillings and use this same technique to make any kind of taco you want. It’s so fun to get creative and see what yummy combos you can come up with!
Here’s a few more fillings that I love to use for breakfast tacos – I just mix and match depending on what I have on hand!
- Sauteed peppers and onions
- Black beans or refried beans
- Scrambled egg or fried egg
- Egg Whites
- Chorizo or crumbled turkey sausage
- Diced ham
- A variety of cheese
- Roasted sweet potato
And don’t forget about all the topping options!
- Blender Salsa – 0 points
- Salsa verde – 0 points
- Avocado – 1 or 2 points
- Creamy Avocado Sauce – 2 points
- Picked onions – 0 pionts
- Cilantro – 0 points
- Green onion – 0 points
- Hot sauce – 0 points
- Pickled Jalapeno – 0 points
Also, If you’re looking for a low carb breakfast taco you’ve got to try my Egg “Tacos”! They’re gluten-free, high in protein, and super versatile too.
Regardless of how you like your tacos, I hope you give my crunchy breakfast tacos a try!
My Crunchy Bean & Egg Breakfast Tacos are 5 Blue WW SmartPoints or 11 Green WW SmartPoints. Enjoy!
- 3 extra thin corn tortillas (I used Mission brand)
- 2 eggs, scrambled
- 6 Tbsp fat free refried beans
- 1 oz lite shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chili powder
- Cumin
- Cooking Spray
- Toppings as desired: hot sauce, avocado, salsa, cilantro, pickled onions, etc
- Assemble your tacos: Spread 2 tbsp of refried beans on each corn tortilla. Sprinkle with a little bit of chili powder and cumin, to taste. Divide shredded cheese and scrambled eggs between the tortillas. Fold each taco in half.
- Generously spray a heavy skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Place the tacos in the pan and allow to cook several minutes, until golden and crispy. If the tacos are cooking too fast, reduce heat to medium-low. (The lower you cook, the crunchier you can get them!).
- Spray the tops of the tacos and carefully flip. Continue cooking until the second side is golden and crunchy. (Mine usually take 4-5 minutes per side). Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Blue WW SmartPoints Info:
- 3 extra thin corn tortillas (4 points)
- shredded cheese (1 point)
- everything else (0 points)
Cooking note: If your tacos crack a little at the bottom it's okay - the beans and cheese will hold everything together! The key for crispy tacos is using a heavy pan and cooking low and slow.
Additional toppings, such as salsa or avocado are not included in the nutritional info or points.
Nutritional information is calculated with MyFitnessPal and may vary based on brands used. Smart Points information is calculated with the Weight Watchers app and may also vary based on brands used.
I am so excited you are making one of my recipes and I would love to see how it turns out! Make sure to share it on Instagram and tag me @rachelshealthyplate and use #rachelshealthyplate so I can see your creation!
