High Protein Breakfast Burritos

A close up shot of high protein breakfast burritos sliced in half.

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5 from 1 vote

Breakfast burritos packed with protein and fiber from lean meat and cheese and veggies. Meal-prep and freezer friendly.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Course: Breakfast

Servings:

Author: Jamie N, Registered Dietitian

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil divided
1 lb ground turkey, ground chicken or lean ground beef
1 small bell pepper diced
1 small onion diced
1 packet taco seasoning ~about 3 tbsp, I like Siete
1 cup black beans or pinto beans
1 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
6 eggs
3/4 cup salsa
salt and pepper
6 burrito-sized tortillas I like Mission Carb Balance
Topping ideas: Fresh avocado or guacamole, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, diced tomato, jalapeños add right before eating

Instructions

Heat ½ tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and peppers and saute for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add ground turkey, breaking up with a spatula and stirring occasionally. Cook for 8-10 minutes until turkey is no longer pink and cooked through.
Add beans and taco seasoning. Mix to coat evenly and continue cooking 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup shredded cheese. Transfer to a large bowl and set aside.
Wipe out pan and return to heat with remaining ½ tbsp olive oil. Crack eggs directly into the pan and scramble for 2-3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from heat.
Assemble burritos. To the center of each burrito add about ¾ cup meat mixture, 1 egg, and 2 tbsp each salsa and remaining shredded cheese. Fill with additional fillings of choice like shredded lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo and cilantro.
To wrap burritos, fold in outer edges, bring the bottom side up over the filling (about ¾ way up the wrap), roll tucking side edges/corners as you go.

Notes

Nutrition facts will vary depending on the variety of tortilla and meat you choose. Nutrition facts shown are based on a standard tortilla and ground turkey. I prefer to use a Mission Carb Balance tortilla for more protein and fiber. You can also choose a whole wheat tortilla for more fiber.

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