Description
Sheet Pan Protein Breakfast Burritos are a delicious and convenient morning meal featuring roasted bell peppers and onions combined with seasoned ground turkey or beef, topped with a creamy cottage cheese and egg mixture, then baked to perfection and wrapped in low carb tortillas with fresh spinach and salsa. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, offering a protein-packed start to your day with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Proteins & Dairy
- 1 pound ground turkey or lean ground beef
- 6 large eggs
- 4 egg whites
- 1 cup 4% cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Spices & Seasonings
- 2 Tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for veggies)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for veggies)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for meat)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder (for meat)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for meat)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt (for egg mixture)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder (for egg mixture)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (for egg mixture)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (for egg mixture)
- Avocado oil cooking spray
Other
- 12 low carb tortillas
- 1 cup store-bought mild salsa
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Generously grease a non-stick rimmed sheet pan with avocado oil cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Roast Veggies: Toss the diced bell peppers and onion with 2 tablespoons of avocado oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper on the prepared sheet pan. Spread them in an even layer and roast in the oven for 15 minutes until tender.
- Mix Meat: While the vegetables roast, combine ground turkey or lean ground beef with 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until evenly blended.
- Combine Meat and Veggies: After roasting, mix the vegetables gently then spread them evenly again on the pan. Sprinkle the seasoned meat mixture evenly in small clumps over the veggies on the sheet pan.
- Bake Meat and Veggies: Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and crispy on top.
- Blend Egg Mixture: While the meat bakes, blend the eggs, egg whites, cottage cheese, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour Egg Mixture and Bake: Pour the blended egg mixture evenly over the baked meat and veggies on the sheet pan. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top. Bake for another 10-12 minutes or until the egg is mostly set but still soft.
- Cool and Cut Eggs: Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes. Cut the baked egg mixture into 12 rectangular pieces to match the number of tortillas.
- Fill and Roll Burritos: Lay out each low carb tortilla. Place one heaping tablespoon of mild salsa, one baked egg rectangle, and some fresh spinach onto each tortilla. Fold the sides inward and roll up the tortillas tightly to form burritos.
- Grease and Bake Burritos: Arrange the burritos on the now empty sheet pan. Spray or drizzle with avocado oil to coat the tops. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until the burritos are crisp and lightly golden on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Let the burritos cool for 10 minutes before serving to enjoy warm, flavorful breakfast burritos with a satisfying crunch on the outside and a savory filling inside.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with lean ground beef depending on your preference.
- Low carb tortillas help to keep the meal lighter and lower in carbs but regular tortillas can be used as well.
- Make sure the egg mixture is poured evenly for uniform baking and better cutting.
- Letting the burritos cool slightly before eating helps them hold their shape and makes them easier to handle.
- This recipe is great for meal prepping; store burritos individually wrapped in the fridge and reheat before eating.
- Feel free to add additional veggies like mushrooms or zucchini for extra nutrients.
