High Protein Breakfast Burritos (Printable Version)

A filling burrito with lean turkey, eggs, black beans, and cheese on whole wheat tortillas for a nutritious start.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 7 oz lean ground turkey
02 - 6 large eggs
03 - 4 oz shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
04 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed

→ Vegetables & Aromatics

05 - 1 small red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1 small onion, diced
07 - 3.5 oz baby spinach, roughly chopped

→ Tortillas

08 - 6 large whole wheat tortillas (10 inch)

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 teaspoon olive oil
10 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Salt and pepper to taste

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
02 - Add ground turkey, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Cook, breaking up meat, until turkey is no longer pink, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Stir in black beans and spinach. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Remove mixture to a bowl and set aside.
04 - Wipe out skillet if needed. Whisk eggs in a bowl and season lightly with salt and pepper. Pour into skillet and scramble gently until just set, about 2–3 minutes.
05 - Warm tortillas in the microwave or a pan to make them pliable for rolling.
06 - Divide turkey-bean mixture, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese evenly among the tortillas.
07 - Fold in the sides and roll up each tortilla tightly to form burritos.
08 - Wrap each burrito in foil or parchment, let cool, and refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
09 - Microwave for 2–3 minutes from refrigerator or 4–5 minutes from frozen, or toast in a skillet until heated through.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You can make six at once and eat like you planned ahead for an entire week, even if you didn't.
  • The protein keeps you full through your morning meetings without that mid-morning crash.
  • Honestly, there's something deeply satisfying about eating something you prepared with your own hands instead of grabbing from a drive-through.
02 -
  • Warm your tortillas before filling—cold tortillas crack and tear, and you'll spend the next 20 minutes frustrated instead of excited about breakfast.
  • Don't overcook the eggs; gently scrambled wins every time because it stays tender inside the burrito and doesn't dry out as it sits.
  • The turkey-bean mixture can be made ahead and reheated, which is the real secret to making this feel effortless during the week.
03 -
  • Make a double batch and freeze half—your future self will thank you on the mornings when you don't even want to think about breakfast.
  • Use parchment instead of foil for storage if you're reheating in the microwave; foil and microwaves are a bad combination, and parchment peels away cleanly.
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