Easy High-Protein Breakfast Burrito
A delicious and nutritious breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, cottage cheese, black beans, and vibrant vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Scrambling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: High-Protein
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped spinach
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Salsa or hot sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cottage cheese, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and pour in your egg mixture. Stir occasionally, ensuring the eggs scramble and cook thoroughly.
- Add the black beans, diced bell peppers, and chopped spinach, cooking just until heated through.
- Lay a tortilla flat on your workspace and spoon the warm egg mixture down the center. Add avocado slices on top.
- Carefully roll the tortilla tightly, folding in the ends to secure the filling. Repeat with any remaining tortillas.
- Serve warm, with salsa or hot sauce for an extra kick.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the tortillas for corn or gluten-free options. For a dairy-free alternative, use vegan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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