High Protein Breakfast Burritos
Delicious and nutritious breakfast burritos packed with eggs, turkey sausage, and colorful bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled turkey sausage
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup shredded low-fat cheese
- 4 large whole wheat tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh salsa or avocado for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Sauté the diced bell peppers in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the crumbled turkey sausage into the skillet, and stir until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook until the eggs are set, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the black beans and cheese, allowing the cheese to melt slightly.
- Warm the tortillas in another skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.
- Assemble the burritos by placing a portion of the filling in the center of each tortilla.
- Fold the sides of the tortillas over the filling and roll tightly.
- Serve warm with salsa or avocado.
Notes
Leftover burritos can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 400mg