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High-Protein Breakfast Burrito Recipe

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This High-Protein Breakfast Burrito is a flavorful and satisfying morning meal packed with protein from eggs and breakfast sausages, combined with sautéed vegetables and creamy avocado, all wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla. Perfect for a nutritious start to your day, it balances wholesome ingredients with a quick and easy stovetop cooking method.

Ingredients

Vegetables and Toppings

  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup bell peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 small potato, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp green onion, chopped
  • Jalapeño, optional for topping
  • Salsa or hot sauce, optional for topping

Protein

  • 2-3 mini breakfast sausages (e.g., Teton Waters Ranch)
  • 2-3 organic pasture-raised eggs
  • 1/4 cup goat mozzarella, grated (e.g., Natural Valley)

Other Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 tsp ghee, for cooking
  • 1 burrito-sized tortilla (e.g., Siete)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the red onion, bell peppers, and potato. Set them aside to be sautéed later in the process.
  2. Sauté the vegetables and sausage: Heat 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced red onion, bell peppers, and potatoes. Cook until tender and slightly browned, about 7-10 minutes. Add the mini breakfast sausages and cook until they are heated through and browned on all sides.
  3. Cook the eggs: In the same skillet, push the vegetables and sausage to the side, add 1 tsp ghee, and crack in 2-3 pasture-raised eggs. Scramble the eggs gently until cooked through but still moist.
  4. Assemble the burrito: Warm the burrito-sized tortilla briefly in a dry skillet or microwave to make it pliable. Lay it flat and layer the cooked vegetables, sausage, scrambled eggs, 1/4 sliced avocado, and 1/4 cup grated goat mozzarella on top.
  5. Fold and serve: Fold the sides of the tortilla inward, then roll tightly from one end to the other to form a burrito. Optionally, top with chopped green onions, jalapeño slices, and your choice of salsa or hot sauce for added flavor.

Notes

  • Using pasture-raised eggs and high-quality breakfast sausages improves nutrition and flavor.
  • You can substitute bell peppers and onions with any vegetables you prefer.
  • Warming the tortilla before assembling helps prevent cracking and makes wrapping easier.
  • Adjust the number of eggs and sausage quantity based on your protein needs.
  • For a dairy-free option, omit the goat mozzarella or use a dairy-free cheese alternative.
  • Adding hot sauce or jalapeños gives an extra kick but can be omitted for a milder flavor.

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