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Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos (Meal Prep)

A close-up of a cut Protein-Packed Breakfast Burrito showing eggs, sausage, cheese, and black beans.
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A high-protein breakfast burrito recipe with eggs, sausage, black beans, vegetables, and cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla. This recipe is quick, easy, and ideal for grab-and-go mornings.

Ingredients

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  • 12 eggs
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of pepper
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage (turkey, pork, or chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen diced potatoes
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 8 burrito-sized tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Set this mixture aside.
  2. Sauté the breakfast sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove the sausage and place it on a plate.
  3. Heat the olive oil in the same skillet. Add the bell pepper and onion. Sprinkle with salt and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they soften.
  4. Add the potatoes and cook for a couple of minutes until they heat through. Stir in the spinach and cook until it wilts. Then, stir in the black beans.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the vegetables and scramble until cooked.
  6. To assemble the burritos, lay the tortillas flat on a counter. Place equal amounts of the cooked eggs and sausage mixture in the center of each tortilla. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the top of the filling.
  7. Fold the bottom half of the tortilla up over the fillings. Fold the sides toward the middle, and then roll the tortilla up tightly into a burrito shape.
  8. If you want them browned, heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place 1 or 2 burritos in the skillet, seam side down, and cook for a couple of minutes on each side until golden brown.
  9. Serve the burritos with chopped cilantro, salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Notes

  • This recipe is freezer friendly for easy meal prep.
  • You can substitute the sausage with ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based alternative for variety.

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Keywords: Breakfast Burritos, Freezer Friendly, Protein Packed, Grab & Go, Meal Prep

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