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Best High-Protein Breakfast Burrito


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 burritos 1x

Description

Fuel your day with the best high-protein breakfast burrito! This easy recipe combines fluffy eggs, savory protein, and gooey cheese for a satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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  • 4 large flour tortillas (1012 inches)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
  • 8 large eggs, whisked
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for layering)
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh spinach, hot sauce, avocado slices

Instructions

  • Prep Ingredients: Dice onion and bell pepper, shred cheese, whisk eggs, and measure spices.
  • Cook Protein: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey/chicken and cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain grease. Season with half of the paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper. Sauté until tender, 5-8 minutes. Season with remaining spices, salt, and pepper.
  • Scramble Eggs: Push aromatics to one side. Pour whisked eggs into the empty side. Cook, gently pushing and folding, until just set and fluffy. Mix eggs with aromatics.
  • Warm Tortillas: Warm tortillas one at a time in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
  • Assemble Burritos: Lay a warm tortilla flat. Sprinkle cheese, then add cooked protein, egg mixture, and more cheese. Fold in sides, then roll tightly from the bottom up. Serve immediately or store for later.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins