High Protein Breakfast Burrito Recipe
High protein breakfast burrito with eggs and turkey sausage
Ingredients
Breakfast Burritos
- 4 large burrito-size tortillas whole wheat or regular
- 6 large eggs
- 6 large egg whites about 3/4 cup
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 1 cup frozen hash browns thawed
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach roughly chopped
- 8 ounces ground turkey sausage cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Suggested Toppings
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Fresh cilantro
- Plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, salt, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, then hash browns, bell pepper, and onion.
- Sauté for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are softened but still slightly crisp.
- Add spinach, cover, and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
- Reduce heat to medium and pour in the egg mixture. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring often, until eggs are cooked through but still moist.
- Remove mixture from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Warm a tortilla for 10 seconds to make it flexible. Fill with one-quarter of the egg mixture, one-quarter of the turkey sausage, and 2 tablespoons cheddar cheese.
- Roll tightly and serve with desired toppings.
- Optional: Crisp burritos in a skillet with a little oil for 1–2 minutes per side.
Notes
- Add mushrooms or zucchini for extra veggies