Description
Enjoy these wholesome Sweet Potato, Black Bean & Egg White Breakfast Burritos, packed with protein and fiber. Perfect for a nutritious start to your day or meal prepping ahead, these burritos combine creamy mashed sweet potatoes, seasoned black beans, fluffy egg whites, and fresh avocado wrapped in whole wheat tortillas with a touch of enchilada sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Burrito Fillings
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Few dashes of red pepper flakes, if desired
- 6 large eggs or 8 large egg whites
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican or Colby Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup red enchilada sauce
Other Ingredients
- 6 8-inch whole wheat tortillas (can also use low carb tortillas)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Sweet Potatoes: Pierce the sweet potatoes a few times with a fork. Microwave on high for 6 minutes or until tender, or roast at 375 degrees Fahrenheit in the oven for 45 minutes until fork-tender. Let cool slightly, peel off skins, then mash the potatoes in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Prepare Black Beans: In a large bowl, combine rinsed and drained black beans with cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir well and set aside.
- Make Eggs: In a medium bowl, beat the eggs or egg whites. Spray a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat. Pour in eggs and cook gently, folding every few minutes until the eggs are fluffy and cooked through. Remove from heat.
- Warm Tortillas: To make the tortillas easier to roll, warm them slightly by microwaving each for about 15-20 seconds.
- Assemble Burritos: Lay out the warm tortillas and evenly spread mashed sweet potato on each. Add scrambled eggs, diced avocado, seasoned black beans, and shredded cheese. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce on each. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Fold in the ends and roll the burritos tightly.
- Heat Burritos: Place assembled burritos on a baking sheet and warm in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven for 5-10 minutes, or microwave for 1-2 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve with optional sides such as sour cream, Greek yogurt, salsa, or hot sauce. Enjoy immediately or prepare for freezing.
Notes
- These burritos are freezer-friendly—wrap each burrito tightly in foil or plastic wrap and freeze. To reheat, thaw overnight and warm in the oven or microwave.
- You can substitute egg whites with whole eggs if you prefer more richness.
- Use low-carb or gluten-free tortillas if needed to match dietary preferences.
- Adding extra veggies like bell peppers or spinach can enhance flavor and nutrition.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste before rolling and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 5.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 13.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
- Fiber: 10.5 g
- Protein: 18.1 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
