Make-Ahead, High-Protein Breakfast Burrito Recipe
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium red onion, finely diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 8 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup cottage cheese, drained
  • 6 large flour tortillas
  • ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • ½ cup salsa, plus more for serving, if desired
  • Hot sauce, to taste
  • Equipment:
  • Parchment paper
  • Foil
  • 2 skillets
Directions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Saute the diced onion for about 4 minutes.
  3. Add the peppers and cook 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  5. Add the ground turkey, chili powder, and cumin, and cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, approximately 7 minutes.
  6. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper.
  7. In a separate pan, preheat the remaining oil on low-medium heat.
  8. Scramble the eggs until just set.
  9. Combine the turkey mixture with the scrambled eggs.
  10. Add the cottage cheese and mix.
  11. Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or in the microwave for 10 seconds.
  12. To assemble the burritos, spread the egg-turkey mixture in the center of the tortilla and top with the cheddar, salsa, and hot sauce.
  13. Fold the sides in, then roll tightly.
  14. Serve with optional sour cream, salsa, and hot sauce on the side, as desired.
  15. To store, wrap individually in parchment paper, then foil. Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.