Yield: 1

Hearty Tex-Mex Breakfast Burrito
Today, I made this Hearty Tex-Mex Breakfast Burrito for lunch. It was flavorful, filling, and completely satisfying. It was only 369 calories and had a whopping 42g of protein. You may even want to share this with a friend or save half for another meal.
Prep time: 15 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 cup mixed diced bell peppers (red, green and yellow)
- 1/4 cup small diced onion
- 2 pre-cooked turkey sausage, diced
- 1/4 cup small diced tomato
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1/2 and 1/4 teaspoon Mexican Spice Mix
- 1 slice 2% American or Pepper Jack Cheese
- 2 low carb tortillas
- salt
- pepper
- olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- In a small bowl add egg whites and 1/4 teaspoon Mexican Spice Mix. Use a fork or whisk to combine well, just until bubbles start to form. Set bowl aside.
- Place a 10" frying pan over medium heat. Spray with olive oil cooking spray, add peppers and onion and 1/2 teaspoon of Mexican Spice Mix. Add 1/2 a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Stir continuously until veggies start to become translucent. Add sausage and about a tablespoon of water.
- Continue stirring, once peppers are cooked, but not browned remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap.
- Return pan to medium heat, add egg white mixture and stir.
- Once eggs start to come together add parsley and then tomatoes.
- Once eggs are completely cooked add veggie mixture and stir well.
- Divide eggs between 2 tortillas. Add 1/2 slice cheese to each.
- Fold tortillas and serve.
Oh yeah! Breakfast burritos :) YUM! Love all the veg you've got in these, what a great way to start your day!
ReplyDeletedelightful, I need to get back on track myself!
ReplyDeleteUnbelievable! This looks so good. I love breakfast burritos and your recipe is outstanding. I can't think of a better way to start the day. Have a good One! Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeletethis looks like a first class breakie oh really good for any meal yum
ReplyDeleteWay to make nice look naughty! Awesome lunch!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about indulging. I love that these are healthy but, eating one would feel like an indulgence.
ReplyDeleteWow these look soooooo good!
ReplyDeleteThis looks incredible, and I love that it's healthy too! A burrito for under 400 calories? Sold!
ReplyDeleteNom nom nom. Love breakfast burritos =)
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