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    Easy Turkey Breakfast Burritos

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumHigh Protein Nut-FreeNo ShellfishMexicanAmericanTurkeyBreakfast
    Turkey breakfast burritoTurkey breakfast burrito
    Serves 8 (1 serving = 1 6-inch burrito)
    Active time: 10 minutes
    Total time: 20 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories407 cal
    • Total Fat24 g
    • Saturated Fat7 g
    • Trans Fat0 g
    • Cholesterol237 mg
    • Sodium513 mg
    • Carbohydrates23 g
    • Protein25 g
    • Phosphorus359 mg
    • Potassium285 mg
    • Dietary Fiber2 g
    • Calcium209 mg

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound of ground turkey or use 1 pound leftover turkey meatloaf, cubed small
    • 8 6-inch flour burrito shells
    • ¼ cup canola oil
    • 8 beaten eggs, scrambled
    • ¼ cup diced onions 
    • ¼ cup fresh bell peppers (red, yellow or green), diced
    • 2 tablespoons seeded jalapeño peppers
    • 2 tablespoons fresh scallions, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped 
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese

    Description

    Want an easy but satisfying breakfast? Sauté ground turkey with onions, peppers and spices; combine with scrambled eggs and cheese; and serve in burrito wraps. Quick, easy and yummy.

    Directions

    1. Sauté meatloaf, onions, peppers, scallions and cilantro in half the oil until translucent. Stir in spices and then turn off heat.
    2. Using another large sauté pan, set pan to medium-high heat and add in remaining oil and scrambled eggs.
    3. Place equal amounts of vegetable and meatloaf mix, cheese and eggs in burrito shells, then fold and serve.