Protein Breakfast Burrito (Printer-friendly)
Protein-packed breakfast burrito with eggs, turkey, black beans, spinach, and cheddar. Ready in 22 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup low-fat milk
03 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Meats & Protein
04 - 3.5 ounces cooked turkey or chicken breast, chopped
05 - 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
→ Vegetables
06 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
07 - 1/2 small red onion, diced
08 - 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
→ Wrap & Additions
09 - 2 large whole wheat tortillas
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Black pepper, to taste
12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - Salsa, for serving (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine eggs, low-fat milk, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and whisk thoroughly.
02 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add red onion and bell pepper; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add chopped spinach to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until just wilted.
04 - Lower the heat to low, pour in the whisked egg mixture, and gently scramble using a spatula until eggs are softly set, about 3 minutes.
05 - Stir in chopped cooked turkey or chicken and black beans. Cook for 1 additional minute until heated through.
06 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir gently until the cheese melts completely.
07 - Warm whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for approximately 15 seconds until pliable.
08 - Divide the filling between the tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll tightly to secure each burrito.
09 - Serve immediately with salsa on the side as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get a deeply satisfying breakfast that feels as indulgent as a café order but takes minutes to make at home.
- It keeps you full and happy until way past lunchtime, and you can always tweak the filling to fit what you have in your fridge.
02 -
- If you rush scrambling the eggs using high heat, they’ll toughen and ruin the creamy filling—so be patient and use low heat.
- Warming your tortillas makes rolling easier and stops the wraps from cracking or splitting.
03 -
- Crumble in a little feta or jack cheese for a richer flavor if you’re feeling adventurous.
- Layer cheese both in the filling and on top for the ultimate melt and even heat.