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Close up of a sliced high-protein breakfast burrito with turkey, eggs, and beans

High-Protein Breakfast Burritos

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large egg s
  • 0.5 cup liquid egg whites
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey (93/7)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 4 large high -fiber whole wheat tortillas
  • 0.5 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup non -fat Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup salsa verde
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the ground turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until browned and fully cooked through (165°F internal).
  2. Stir the black beans into the turkey mixture and cook for 2 minutes to heat through, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole eggs and liquid egg whites until well combined.
  4. Wipe the skillet clean, return to medium-low heat, and scramble the eggs until they are just set and still moist.
  5. Lay out the four tortillas on a flat surface.
  6. Divide the turkey and bean mixture evenly among the center of the four tortillas.
  7. Layer the scrambled eggs and shredded cheddar cheese over the turkey mixture.
  8. Add 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt and 2 tablespoons of salsa verde to each burrito.
  9. Fold the sides of the tortillas inward and roll tightly from the bottom to seal.
  10. Optional: Sear the burritos in a dry skillet for 1 minute per side to crisp the exterior.