Low Carb Chorizo Burrito
Kick off your low-carb journey with this irresistible Low Carb Chorizo Burrito, packed with bold flavors and vibrant ingredients! Featuring spicy, smoky chorizo sausage sautéed with red bell peppers, onions, and garlic, this recipe masterfully balances hearty proteins with fresh, nutrient-rich toppings like creamy avocado, crisp baby spinach, and fragrant cilantro. Wrapped snugly in large low-carb tortillas and finished with a sprinkle of sharp cheddar cheese, this quick and easy recipe transforms into a satisfying meal in just 35 minutes! Perfect for keto enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free Mexican-inspired feast, these burritos are customizable with optional sour cream for added decadence. Serve them warm and enjoy a wholesome, nutrient-dense dinner packed with flavor and texture!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz chorizo sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 4 large low-carb tortillas
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
Remove the casing from the chorizo sausage and crumble it into the skillet.
Cook the chorizo for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until it is browned and cooked through.
Add the chopped red bell pepper, yellow onion, and minced garlic to the skillet.
Sauté the vegetables with the chorizo for 5 minutes until they soften.
Stir in cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Warm the low-carb tortillas in a pan or microwave according to package instructions.
Lay the tortillas flat and divide the baby spinach evenly among them.
Spoon the chorizo mixture over the spinach on each tortilla.
Top with sliced avocado and grated cheddar cheese.
Optionally, add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
Fold the sides of each tortilla over the filling, then roll up tightly into a burrito.
Serve the burritos warm and enjoy your low-carb chorizo burrito.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2669 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 205.9 g | 264% | |
| Saturated Fat | 85.2 g | 426% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 382 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 7276 mg | 316% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.0 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.2 g | 219% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 118.0 g | 236% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1544 mg | 119% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 2262 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
