Mediterranean Diet Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Start your day with a nutritious twist on a classic breakfast burrito—introducing the Mediterranean Diet Sausage Breakfast Burrito! Packed with vibrant, fresh ingredients like lean turkey sausage, sautéed zucchini, red bell pepper, and red onion, this recipe adds a wholesome, Mediterranean flair to your mornings. Scrambled eggs are perfectly blended with creamy feta cheese and aromatic basil for a rich, satisfying flavor, while a touch of olive oil ensures a heart-healthy preparation. Wrapped in fiber-rich whole wheat tortillas, these burritos are ideal for a filling breakfast or on-the-go meal. With cherry tomatoes and baby spinach adding bursts of color and nutrients, this dish embodies the Mediterranean diet’s balance and flavor in every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the perfect way to start the day off right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces whole wheat tortillas
- 8 ounces lean turkey sausage
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 0.5 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 0.25 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the turkey sausage to the skillet and cook for about 6-8 minutes, until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spatula. Remove the sausage and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and slightly browned.
Stir in the cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and gently mix with the vegetable mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, gently stirring until the eggs are fully cooked and scrambled with the vegetables and sausage.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a microwave or skillet to make them pliable.
Spoon approximately one-quarter of the filling onto the center of each tortilla.
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese over the filling.
Fold in the sides of the tortilla and roll it up tightly to form a burrito.
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.4 g | 138% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.5 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1010 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 5436 mg | 236% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.2 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 114.2 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1113 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2843 mg | 60% | |
*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.
