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High-Protein Breakfast Burrito

Start your day with a nutritious and delicious high-protein breakfast burrito packed with eggs, chicken, and vibrant veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 burrito
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 large whole wheat tortilla
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup egg whites
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons salsa For drizzling
  • 1/4 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
  2. Add diced bell pepper and onion, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken, and season with cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Cook for 2-3 more minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs and egg whites. Push the chicken mixture aside in the skillet, and scramble the egg mixture on the empty side, cooking for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Mix the scrambled eggs with the chicken and vegetable mixture, then stir in black beans.
  6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the mixture, and let melt.
  7. Lay the tortilla flat, fill with the mixture, drizzle salsa, and add cilantro. Roll up tightly.
  8. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2g

Notes

To enhance flavor, use fresh ingredients and season well. Cooking the vegetables until soft enhances the flavors. Customizable with hot sauce or different veggies.

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