Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito (High Protein)
A loaded breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, cheese, and peppers. 34g protein, 480 kcal. Meal-prep friendly.
Turkey Sausage Breakfast Burrito (High Protein)
A loaded breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, cheese, and peppers. 34g protein, 480 kcal. Meal-prep friendly.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Ingredients
- 150g Turkey sausage
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 Large flour tortillas
- 40g (shredded) Cheddar cheese
- ½ medium Bell pepper
- ¼ small Onion
- 2 tbsp Salsa
- 1 tsp Olive oil
Instructions
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1
Cook sausage and veggies
Crumble turkey sausage into a hot pan. Cook 4-5 minutes until browned. Add diced pepper and onion, cook 2 more minutes.
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2
Scramble eggs
Push sausage mixture to one side. Add oil and crack eggs into the empty side. Scramble gently until just set, then mix everything together.
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3
Assemble burritos
Warm tortillas in a dry pan or microwave. Divide the filling between tortillas, add cheese and salsa.
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4
Roll and serve
Fold in the sides, roll tightly from the bottom. Cut in half on the diagonal. For meal prep, wrap in foil and freeze.
The Make-Ahead Breakfast That Fuels Your Day
A good breakfast burrito is the ultimate morning meal — portable, protein-packed, and endlessly customizable. This version uses turkey sausage to keep the fat in check while still delivering that savory, spiced sausage flavor that makes breakfast burritos so satisfying.
At 34g protein and 480 calories, it provides the fuel you need for a productive morning. Make a batch of 6-8 on Sunday, wrap them individually in foil, and freeze. You've just solved your weekday breakfast for the next month.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I freeze breakfast burritos?
Yes — they're one of the best freezer meal preps. Wrap individually in foil, freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat from frozen: remove foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, microwave 2-3 minutes, then crisp in a dry pan.
Why turkey sausage instead of regular?
Turkey sausage has about half the fat of pork sausage while still delivering great flavor from the spices. You save roughly 100 calories per burrito without sacrificing the savory sausage taste.
How do I reheat a frozen breakfast burrito?
Remove the foil, wrap in a damp paper towel, and microwave for 2-3 minutes, flipping halfway. Then crisp it in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side. This gives you a hot center and a crispy tortilla exterior.
Can I make these low-carb?
Swap the flour tortilla for a low-carb tortilla or a large lettuce wrap. You'll cut about 20g of carbs per burrito. The filling itself is already high-protein and moderate in carbs without the tortilla.
What salsa works best for breakfast burritos?
A chunky pico de gallo or roasted tomato salsa pairs best without adding too much liquid. Avoid very runny salsas — they can make the tortilla soggy, especially if you're meal prepping. Green salsa verde is also excellent with the turkey and egg combo.
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