Description
High Protein Breakfast Burritos are the perfect way to kickstart your morning with a burst of flavor and nutrition. Bursting with savory breakfast sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and hearty black beans, these burritos provide a satisfying meal that keeps you energized throughout the day. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this recipe allows for easy meal prep and customization with your favorite ingredients. Best of all, they freeze beautifully, ensuring you always have a delicious breakfast ready to go. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, making these burritos not just a meal but an experience to savor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground breakfast sausage
- 12 large eggs
- 1 poblano pepper, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
- 6 large tortillas
- 6–8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the sausage until browned; set aside.
- Sauté the poblano pepper in the same skillet until softened.
- Scramble eggs in the skillet with seasonings until just set.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave or over an open flame.
- Assemble burritos by layering cheese, beans, sausage, and scrambled eggs in each tortilla; roll tightly.
- Wrap in foil and bake for 8-10 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito (203g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 837mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 323mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrients. Consider using grain-free tortillas for a gluten-free option. For added creaminess, include cubed cream cheese when scrambling eggs.