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Turkey Sausage & Egg White Breakfast Burrito (Meal Prep Friendly) - Easy, Protein-Packed Mornings

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large egg whites (about 1 cup, or use a carton of liquid egg whites)
  • 8 ounces turkey breakfast sausage (casings removed if in links)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
  • 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • 4 medium whole-wheat tortillas (8–10 inches)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: salsa, hot sauce, Greek yogurt, avocado, or cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Cook the sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium. Add turkey sausage and break it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  • Sauté the veggies: In the same pan, add olive oil, onion, and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted.
  • Season the base: Return sausage to the pan. Add smoked paprika, garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir to coat evenly.
  • Scramble the egg whites: Push the mixture to one side of the pan. Pour egg whites into the empty side. Let them set slightly, then gently scramble until fluffy and just cooked, 2–3 minutes. Fold everything together. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Warm the tortillas: Heat each tortilla in a dry skillet for 10–15 seconds per side or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave 20–30 seconds. Warm tortillas roll better and resist tearing.
  • Assemble: Divide the filling among tortillas. Sprinkle cheese over each. Add optional salsa or hot sauce if using.
  • Roll the burritos: Fold the sides in, then roll from the bottom up, tucking as you go for a tight seal.
  • Toast (optional but great): Place seam-side down in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side to crisp and melt the cheese.