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Turkey Breakfast Burrito

We made our lovely little bundles of tasty goodness with turkey because we had it on hand, however this recipe would work with just veggies or chorizo , sausage, ham or bacon. Give it a try!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 741kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Lb Ground Turkey
  • 3 Eggs
  • 6 Flour Tortillas medium
  • 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup Onion
  • 1/4 Cup Black Beans optional
  • 3/4 Cup Shredded Cheddar
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Instructions

  • Wash your peppers
    Whole green Bell Pepper Under Running Water
  • Rough chop your onions and peppers
  • Heat a pan to medium high
  • Add a little oil to your pan
  • Add the ground turkey meat
  • Cook for a couple of minutes until you do not see any pink, then add in the peppers, onion and black beans
  • Mix in an move the mixture around to create a Sofrito like sauce
  • Once you have the meat browned all the way through and your peppers and onions are soft remove the meat and veggie mixture to another bowl and set aside.
  • Wipe out the pan thoroughly and add a 1/2 tablespoon of the oil to the pan over a med low heat
  • Whisk your eggs in a bowl with the salt and add them to the warm pan
  • Using your rubber spatula scrambled the eggs to a light consistency, do not overcook the eggs.
  • Remove the eggs to a separate bowl and set aside
  • Clean the frying pan of any cooked egg, and dry with a paper towel
  • Place 1/2 Tablespoon of oil into the pan over medium high heat
  • Place a flour tortilla on a plate and spoon a bit of the turkey and vegetable mixture in the center
  • Add some of the scrambled egg
  • Add some cheese
  • Roll the burritos by folding the short edges and then the longer edges and while pulling towards you to tuck and press.
  • Once you pan is hot you can add the burritos
  • Cook on each side for approximately 1 and a half to 2 minutes until lightly browned
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream and or guacamole

Notes

Toppings such as salsa, sour cream, and lime are not calculated in nutritional data. 
To save on carbs try a lower calorie tortilla, they taste great! 
These little bundles can be browned and frozen so that you can have them easily accessible, perfect for busy mornings.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 741kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 332mg | Sodium: 1108mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2204IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 439mg | Iron: 5mg