High-Protein Breakfast Burrito
Start your day off right with a High-Protein Breakfast Burrito that combines fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and colorful bell peppers, all wrapped in a soft tortilla. This hearty breakfast is quick to prepare and can be customized to fit your taste preferences. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying protein content, this burrito is the perfect fuel to keep you energized throughout your busy day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 large flour tortillas
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked spicy sausage (or turkey sausage)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1/4 cup salsa (pico de gallo recommended)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add diced bell peppers and cooked sausage; cook until heated through.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper. Pour into the skillet and gently stir until fluffy scrambled eggs form.
- Lay a tortilla flat and spoon the egg mixture onto one side. Fold in the sides and roll tightly from one end to form a burrito.
- Place seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes each.
- Slice in half and serve with salsa and avocado slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 340mg
Keywords: - Customize your burrito by adding black beans or feta cheese for extra flavor. - For meal prep, assemble burritos ahead of time and store wrapped in foil; reheat in the microwave or skillet.