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High protein breakfast burrito with eggs, sausage, and beans

High Protein Breakfast Burrito Recipe

A hearty, customizable breakfast burrito loaded with protein from eggs, lean turkey sausage, beans, and cheese. Perfect for meal prep or busy mornings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 Buritto
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 590
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 2 oz turkey sausage (cooked and crumbled)
  • ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ¼ cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 1 high-protein or whole wheat tortilla (8–10g protein)
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
  • Salsa, avocado, spinach, or peppers (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk eggs and egg whites. Scramble in a nonstick skillet until just set.
    Bowl of whisked eggs with a whisk and scrambled eggs cooking in a nonstick skillet for high protein breakfast burrito
  2. Stir in turkey sausage and black beans; heat through.
    Scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, and black beans in a skillet with a wooden spoon high protein breakfast burrito meal prep​
  3. Sprinkle in cheese and let it melt.
    Scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, black beans, and melted cheese in a skillet for high protein breakfast burrito
  4. Warm the tortilla and add the filling down the center.
    Whole wheat tortilla topped with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, black beans, and melted cheese. for high protein breakfast burrito meal prep​
  5. Add your favorite toppings.
  6. Roll up burrito-style, tucking in sides.
    Hands rolling a whole wheat tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, turkey sausage, black beans, and melted cheese for the high protein breakfast burrito meal prep​
  7. For extra crunch, sear the wrapped burrito in a skillet, seam-side down, 1–2 minutes per side.
    A golden-brown high protein breakfast burrito​ being toasted in a skillet with a spatula.

Notes

  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
  • Reheat in the microwave or oven for a quick meal.
  • Swap in tofu, tempeh, or extra beans for a vegetarian option.