Breakfast burritos were invented in 1975 at Tia Sophia's in Santa Fe using leftover dinner beans—pure morning genius.
Breakfast Burrito
Kickstart your mornings with this mouthwatering breakfast burrito, loaded with protein-packed eggs, melty cheese, and flavorful spices! It's a breeze to whip up and ideal for meal prepping, ensuring you have a delicious grab-and-go option that will keep you energized all day. Wrap it up and savor the savory goodness!
Prep
15
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
6
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 6🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 bunch kale
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1 lb ground turkey (454 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 1 cup cottage cheese (240 ml)
- 6 large eggs
🧂Spices & Seasonings(9)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (5 ml)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder (15 ml)
- 1/2 tablespoon cumin (7.5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano (1.25 ml)
- optional pinch of red pepper flakesoptional
- 1-1.5 teaspoons salt (5-7.5 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (2.5 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a pan on medium-high heat.
- 2
Add ground turkey to the pan and start cooking.
- 3
Add taco seasoning spice blend to the turkey.
- 4
Mix the turkey to coat it in the spices.
- 5
Cook until the meat and spice mixture looks a little dry.
- 6
Add cottage cheese to the turkey mixture.
- 7
Stir in kale and let it cook down.
- 8
Whisk eggs in a bowl.
- 9
Pour whisked eggs into the pan and scramble until cooked.
- 10
Let both turkey mixture and eggs cool.
- 11
Assemble burritos using tortillas.
- 12
Wrap burritos in parchment paper and set aside.
- 13
Line wrapped burritos in a baking dish and freeze overnight.
- 14
Transfer frozen burritos to freezer-safe Ziploc bags.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook scrambled eggs at exactly 200-225°F (low-medium heat) and remove from heat at 160°F internal temp because proteins continue cooking from residual heat, preventing the rubbery texture that occurs above 180°F.technique200-225°F cooking temp, 160°F final temp
- ✓Warm your tortillas for 30-45 seconds per side in a dry pan until they reach 140-150°F, which activates the starches and makes them 60% more pliable for wrapping without tearing.timing30-45 seconds, 140-150°F
- ✓Add cottage cheese when the turkey mixture drops to 140-160°F to prevent the whey proteins from separating and creating a grainy texture that occurs above 180°F.timing140-160°F
- ✓Toast spices in the dry pan for 30-60 seconds before adding turkey because heat releases volatile oils that increase flavor compounds by up to 300% compared to adding raw spices.technique30-60 seconds, 300% flavor increase
- ✓Massage kale with 1/4 teaspoon salt per cup for 2-3 minutes before cooking to break down tough cellulose fibers through osmotic pressure, reducing cooking time by 40%.ingredient1/4 tsp salt per cup, 2-3 minutes
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