Description
High Protein Breakfast Burritos are the perfect way to energize your mornings! These flavorful burritos, filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, savory sausage, and fresh veggies, provide a nutritious start to your day. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, they are easy to customize and packed with protein to keep you full and satisfied. Enjoy them hot with your favorite salsa for a delightful breakfast experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked sausage (pork, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of red and green)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or pepper jack)
- 4 whole wheat or flour tortillas
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup salsa (mild or spicy)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Whisk eggs in a bowl. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened. Pour in whisked eggs and stir until fully cooked.
- Add Spinach and Cheese: Fold in spinach until wilted. Sprinkle cheese over the mixture and let it melt slightly before removing from heat.
- Warm Tortillas: Heat tortillas in another skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble Burritos: Spoon filling onto each tortilla, drizzle with salsa if desired, fold sides, and roll tightly.
- Serve: Place burritos seam-side down on a plate and serve immediately while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 290mg