Protein Breakfast Burrito (Print)

Protein-rich breakfast burrito with eggs, turkey, black beans and spinach, ready in about 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 breast 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:

01 - Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until well combined.
02 - Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add diced red onion and red bell pepper and sauté for 2–3 minutes, until softened.
03 - Add chopped spinach and continue to cook for 1 minute until just wilted.
04 - Reduce heat to low. Pour in the egg mixture and gently scramble with a spatula until softly set, about 3 minutes.
05 - Stir in chopped turkey or chicken breast and black beans. Cook for 1 additional minute to heat through.
06 - Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese and stir gently until fully melted and the filling is creamy.
07 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15 seconds to make them more pliable.
08 - Divide the filling evenly between the tortillas. Fold in the sides and roll up tightly to form burritos.
09 - Serve immediately while hot, with salsa on the side if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get a delicious, filling breakfast that actually keeps you going past 10 am
  • There's something extra cozy about a handful of warm tortilla wrapped around melty cheese and veggies
02 -
  • If you rush the eggs on high heat, they'll turn rubbery instead of soft and custardy
  • Warming the tortillas makes rolling much easier and holds everything together
03 -
  • Sprinkle cheese away from the edges so it stays inside as you roll
  • Let the eggs stay a little soft because they'll finish cooking in the burrito

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