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high protein breakfast burritos

High Protein Breakfast Burritos: 7 Ways to Delight Mornings

A nutritious and filling high protein breakfast burrito, perfect for starting your day.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 4 whole wheat tortillas
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and scramble the eggs until fully cooked.
  3. Add black beans, quinoa, and bell peppers to the skillet. Stir to combine and heat through.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
  5. Warm tortillas in a separate pan.
  6. Spoon the egg mixture onto each tortilla.
  7. Top with avocado slices.
  8. Roll the tortillas tightly and serve warm.

Notes

  • Customize with your favorite veggies.
  • Use gluten-free tortillas for a gluten-free option.
  • Make ahead and freeze for a quick breakfast.
  • Author: Ana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: High Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg

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