High Protein Breakfast Burrito
These Breakfast Burritos are easy to make, completely customizable, and perfect for meal prep! Make a big batch, stash them in the fridge or freezer, and you've got a delicious grab-and-go breakfast ready all week long.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 508kcal
Cost $5
Ingredients
- 8 oz turkey sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup egg whites
- ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped , optional
- 4 burrito-sized tortillas
- ¼ cup refried beans
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the sausage over medium heat until fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.8 oz turkey sausage
- In the same skillet, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the pepper and onion, cooking until tender, about 5 minutes.1 tbsp olive oil, 1 red bell pepper, 1 small yellow onion
- While peppers and onions cook, in a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Pour into the skillet of peppers/onions and cook until eggs are just about cooked through.4 large eggs, ½ cup egg whites, ¼ cup low-fat cottage cheese, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper, ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Add back in the sausage, plus the cheese, and cilantro. Mix until well combined and cheese is melted.¾ cup sharp cheddar cheese, 2 tbsp cilantro, 8 oz turkey sausage
- Warm the tortillas in the microwave or in a pan, and fill each burrito with 2 tbsp of beans and a ¼ of the egg mixture. Fold tightly into a burrito and heat a fry pan over medium. Place burritos seam side down and cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip and repeat.4 burrito-sized tortillas
- Allow them to cool completely before wrapping and placing in fridge or freezer for storage.
Notes
- To reheat: (thaw if frozen) and place in the microwave covered by a damp paper towel and heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Will last in the fridge for up to 5 days, and in the freezer for 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 508kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 1757mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1458IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 299mg | Iron: 4mg