Description
Start your day strong with this best high-protein breakfast burrito, a quick breakfast packed with eggs, seasoned meat, beans, and melty cheese. This easy recipe is perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or healthy breakfast ideas that keep you full longer. Whether you need simple food ideas, a satisfying breakfast wrap, or a high-protein meal to fuel your day, this burrito delivers flavor and nutrition in every bite.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
1/2 cup ground beef or turkey
1/3 cup black beans
1/4 cup shredded cheese
1 large whole wheat tortilla
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/4 cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned.
2. Season the mixture with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, then stir in black beans and heat through.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and cook in a separate pan until soft and fluffy.
4. Combine the eggs with the meat mixture gently.
5. Warm the tortilla until soft and flexible.
6. Add the filling to the center, sprinkle cheese and cilantro on top.
7. Fold the sides and roll tightly into a burrito.
8. Serve warm or wrap for meal prep.
Notes
Let the filling cool slightly before wrapping to prevent soggy tortillas.
Use low-fat cheese or lean turkey for a lighter version.
Wrap in foil for easy storage and reheating throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: high protein breakfast, breakfast burrito, easy breakfast, meal prep breakfast, healthy breakfast ideas