High-Protein Breakfast Burrito
A hearty and flavorful breakfast burrito packed with protein, perfect for busy mornings or weekend brunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb breakfast sausage
- 6 eggs
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup cheese, shredded
- 4 tortillas
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: salsa, avocado
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat until it’s nicely browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the scrambled eggs to the skillet with the sausage. Stir until the eggs are fully cooked.
- Mix in the black beans and cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and everything is combined beautifully.
- Warm the tortillas in a separate skillet or microwave to make them pliable.
- Fill each tortilla with the savory mixture, then roll them up tightly, tucking in the ends to prevent spills.
- Serve the burritos warm, with optional toppings like salsa or creamy avocado for an extra kick.
Notes
Feel free to swap in turkey sausage for a leaner option or vegan cheese for dietary needs. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 250mg