High-Protein Breakfast Burrito
A nutritious and filling breakfast burrito loaded with protein-rich ingredients, perfect for busy mornings and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 breakfast sausage
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 4 large tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil or spray
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat your cooking oil over medium heat and cook the breakfast sausage until browned. Remove it from the pan and set it aside.
- Crack in the eggs into the same skillet and scramble until fully cooked, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans along with the cooked sausage back into the skillet with the scrambled eggs. Stir well to combine.
- Warm the tortillas in a pan or microwave for a few seconds to make them pliable.
- Spoon a generous portion of the egg mixture onto each tortilla, followed by a sprinkle of shredded cheese.
- Carefully roll each tortilla tightly to keep all the filling inside.
- For meal prep, wrap each burrito separately in foil or plastic wrap and store them in a freezer bag.
- To enjoy, microwave the burrito for a few minutes until heated through.
Notes
These burritos can be customized with various ingredients like spinach or hot sauce. They store well and freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg
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