Description
Protein-Packed Breakfast Burritos combining roasted vegetables, lean ground meat, and a fluffy egg and cottage cheese mixture, all wrapped in a large tortilla. Freezer-friendly and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced, any color
- 1 cup onions, diced, yellow or white
- 2 cups yellow potatoes, diced, Yukon Gold preferred
Lean Ground Meat:
- 1 lb lean ground meat (turkey, chicken, or 93/7 beef, raw weight)
Egg Mixture:
- 6 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, full-fat for best texture
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp cheddar recommended
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 10 large burrito-sized tortillas (Grande size)
- Favorite sauce (salsa, hot sauce, or both)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and spread diced bell peppers, onions, and yellow potatoes on a sheet pan. Roast for 20-25 minutes.
- Cook the meat: Spread lean ground meat over the roasted vegetables, season, and roast for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the egg mixture: Blend eggs, egg whites, and cottage cheese until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Pour egg mixture over cooked meat and vegetables, add cheddar cheese, and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Assemble burritos: Let cool, slice into portions, fill tortillas, add sauce and cilantro, then roll tightly.
- Freeze and reheat: Wrap burritos in parchment or foil, freeze, then reheat in the microwave.
Notes
- Store wrapped burritos in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a crispier texture, toast in a skillet or air fryer after microwaving.
- Can substitute ground meat with black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Blending the egg mixture ensures a fluffy, custardy texture without cottage cheese lumps.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 165mg