Description
Start your day with these High Protein Breakfast Burritos, packed with wholesome ingredients that fuel your mornings with energy and flavor. Perfect for anyone wanting a nutritious breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cooked turkey sausage, crumbled
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced (use a mix of colors)
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or oil for the skillet
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by dicing the bell peppers and chopping the onions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, spray with cooking oil and sauté the diced bell peppers and chopped onions for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper, then add the cooked turkey sausage, fresh spinach, and sautéed veggies, stirring until combined.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook until slightly set, stirring often. Assemble the burritos by placing filling on one side of a tortilla, sprinkle cheese if desired, and roll tightly.
Notes
- These burritos can be made in batches and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, wrap burritos in foil or plastic wrap and freeze them.
- Serve with salsa, avocado, or hot sauce for added flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, replace turkey sausage with black beans or extra veggies.
- Increase protein content by adding Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to the egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg