The perfect way to start your day with a delicious breakfast with plenty of protein and so much flavor! Try these Sausage & Veggie Breakfast Burritos today.
Sausage & Veggie Breakfast Burritos recipe
Don't be fooled by the title "breakfast burritos" because these burritos are perfect for any time of the day! Filled with protein, cheese, and veggies, these burritos will keep you feeling full and strong. This recipe is a great way to jump start your busy mornings and make a whole week of weekday breakfasts loaded with nutrients.
These homemade breakfast burritos are perfect to make and then freeze. They are a great recipe to bring to a family welcoming a new baby, experiencing a medical need, or just in need of some extra love. I love keeping these delicious, make-ahead breakfast burritos stocked in my freezer for quick and easy breakfasts on days we just don't have lots of time. You will not regret adding this recipe card to your stash!
Sausage & veggie breakfast burritos ingredients
Here is everything you'll need for these burritos. Hit the grocery stores and prepare for this easy meal. Don't forget your favorite breakfast burrito fillings!
- whole wheat tortillas
- ground turkey sausage
- eggs
- egg whites
- cheddar cheese
- bell pepper
- onion
- spinach
- black beans
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- optional: avocado, hot sauce
Sausage & veggie breakfast burritos substitution ideas
If you're looking to make a substitution, look no further:
- Beans: Instead of just black beans, you could add other beans into the mix for some added protein. Pinto beans would be delicious in this recipe.
- Rice: Rice would be a yummy way to add some density to this delicious burrito as well. You could use cauliflower rice, brown rice, cilantro lime rice, or Mexican rice. You won't go wrong even if all you have is some normal white rice.
- Low-carb tortillas: For this recipe, I use whole wheat tortillas, but any form of tortilla will work just fine. You could use gluten-free, corn, flour, a low-carb tortilla, whatever!
- Cheese: Pick any cheese. I love cheddar in this recipe, but you could use dairy-free, Mexican blend, pick your favorite one, or use whatever you have on hand.
- Toppings: Pick your personal favorites! Some starting ideas are: avocado, hot sauce, extra veggies, extra salsa, sour cream, green onion, and pickled red onion. If you're feeling really adventurous, add some jalapeño pepper!
- To add protein: You could easily add some scrambled eggs to this recipe if you're protein goals require a bit more oomph.
- To make vegan: To make these into vegan breakfast burritos, use vegan cheese, a plant-based protein, tofu scramble or some vegan sour cream. Or you could forget the meat altogether!
How to make this burrito
Make your savory breakfast by following these instructions:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Spray with cooking spray.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Add turkey sausage. Cook until meat is brown and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, egg whites, and seasonings.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the meat. Stir frequently and cook until eggs are cooked through scrambled.
- Cut heat to low. Stir in spinach and beans.
- Sprinkle the scramble mixture with cheese and let sit for about a minute, until cheese is melted.
- Lay out 8 tortillas.
- Separate the scramble evenly into the tortillas.Roll into burritos.
- Wrap in foil and store in a sealed bag in the fridge.
What veggies go in a burrito?
This recipe calls for bell peppers, spinach, and onion, but there are lots of different veggies if you're looking to go the extra mile and really pack this burrito full. Although not technically a vegetable, sauteed sweet potatoes would be delicious in a morning burrito.
Chopped cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, or even zucchini would be super tasty. Corn or black olives would both be welcome additions to the burrito filling as well. Adding some fresh pico de gallo salsa would taste great. The potential for vegetables in a breakfast burrito are nearly limitless!
What can I put on a burrito besides meat?
There are so many options as to what to include in your burrito besides meat, many of which are included in this recipe. If you're a vegetarian, vegan, or just trying out meatless Mondays, there are choices for you:
- cheese
- eggs
- veggies
- rice
- crispy potatoes
- adobo sauce
- salsa
- beans
There are so many ways to make a burrito recipe adaptable to you and your dietary preferences and needs. You never know what you may love!
How to store and meal prep sausage & veggie breakfast burritos
To meal prep, make according to instructions. Wrap burritos in aluminum foil and store in a sealed bag or airtight container in the fridge. See below for instructions on how to freeze.
How to reheat this recipe
No matter the time of day, when you're ready for your next meal, simply take out the burrito and reheat in the microwave until your desired temperature. Adding a damp paper towel on top of the burrito before you microwave will help seal in moisture. A frozen burrito will take longer to heat than one stored in the fridge.
Don't forget to add your favorite toppings and different fillings to get the best flavor after you've heated your burrito. Adding a side like a fruit salad, Greek yogurt, cilantro-lime rice, or creamy guacamole would be delicious, too!
How to freeze these easy breakfast burritos
One of the best things about these burritos is how easy they are to freeze and store for later! To freeze this healthy breakfast, wrap burritos in aluminum foil or parchment paper and then place in a freezer bag.
Put in the freezer and use your leftover burritos for up to 30 days. Here are some ideas on the best ways to reheat frozen burritos!
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Sausage & Veggie Breakfast Burritos
Equipment
- aluminum foil
- Large Skillet
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
- 8 whole wheat tortillas (360 grams)
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage, raw (16 oz)
- 6 eggs (300 grams)
- 1.5 cups egg whites (368 grams)
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (56 grams)
- 1 bell pepper, diced (200 grams)
- ½ onion, diced (100 grams)
- 1 cup spinach (28 grams)
- 1 can black beans, low sodium (15 oz)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- optional: avocado, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Spray with cooking spray.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Add turkey sausage. Cook until meat is brown and cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- In a separate bowl whisk together eggs, egg whites, and seasonings.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet with the meat. Stir frequently and cook until eggs are cooked through scrambled.
- Cut heat to low. Stir in spinach and beans.
- Sprinkle the scramble mixture with cheese and let sit for about a minute, until cheese is melted.
- Lay out 8 tortillas.
- Separate the scramble evenly into the tortillas.Roll into burritos.
- Wrap in foil and store in a sealed bag in the fridge.
Notes
- Recipe makes 8 servings
- Serving size is 1 burrito (187 grams filling & 45 grams tortilla each)
- 338 calories | 27 grams protein | 34 grams carbs 12 grams fat | 9 grams fiber
- I use the Mission brand whole wheat tortillas
- To make GF: Use gluten-free tortillas
- To make DF: Use a dairy-free cheese or omit cheese
- To make vegetarian: Use impossible or plant-based sausage
- To meal prep: Make according to instructions. Wrap burritos in aluminum foil and store in a sealed bag or airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze for up to 6 months!
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