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Golden-brown breakfast burritos filled with eggs, turkey, and black beans on a white plate.
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The Best High Protein Breakfast Burritos

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 465kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 8 large whole eggs
  • 1 cup low -fat cottage cheese
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 6 high -protein/low-carb flour tortillas (approx. 10-inch)
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Add the ground turkey to the skillet. Season with cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes. Break meat into small crumbles until browned. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and cottage cheese in a bowl. Mix until the mixture is relatively smooth.
  • Return the skillet to medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture. Use a spatula to gently scramble the eggs.
  • Fold them slowly until just set. Keep them moist. This takes about 4-5 minutes.
  • Fold in turkey, beans, and half the cheese. Mix until evenly distributed. Remove from heat.
  • Warm the tortillas in a microwave for 20 seconds. Place 1 cup of filling onto each tortilla.
  • Top each with the remaining shredded cheese. Fold the sides of the tortilla inward. Roll tightly from the bottom. Create a secure seal.
  • Optional: Clean the skillet and return to medium heat. Place burritos seam-side down. Sear for 1-2 minutes per side until golden.