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Southwest breakfast Burritos

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Quick Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4 servings

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What You Need

8
oz. turkey breakfast sausages, casings removed
1/2
red OR green bell pepper, diced
4
EGGS, beaten
4
whole wheat tortillas (8 to 10-inch), warmed
1
cup shredded pepper Jack cheese (4 oz.)

Here’s How

  1. COAT large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. COOK sausage over medium heat, breaking into crumbles, until browned and cooked through. POUR OFF all but 1 Tbsp. drippings. ADD bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
  2. POUR eggs over mixture in skillet. As eggs begin to set, GENTLY PULL the eggs across the pan with an inverted turner, forming large soft curds. CONTINUE cooking - pulling, lifting and folding eggs - until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Do not stir constantly.
  3. SPOON egg mixture into center of tortillas, dividing evenly; sprinkle with cheese. FOLD in sides of tortillas, then roll up burrito-style.

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Insider Info

    • Tortillas can be stacked and heated in microwave oven, about 30 seconds.
    • Lighter Option: Recipe can be made with reduced-fat cheese, if desired.

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      Nutrition Information

      Per Serving

      Excellent Source: choline and calcium

      Good Source: iron

      calories: 458
      total fat: 27g
      saturated fat: 9g
      polyunsaturated fat: 3g
      monounsaturated fat: 5g
      cholesterol: 333mg
      sodium: 744mg
      carbohydrates: 25g
      dietary fiber: 2g
      protein: 25g
      vitamin A: 1,114.2IU
      vitamin D: 21.3IU
      folate: 32.6mcg
      calcium: 197.6mg
      iron: 2.7mg
      choline: 145.6mg

      vitamin C: 19.3mg
      vitamin E: 1.2IU
      trans fat: 0g
      sugars: 2g
      potassium: 228.2mg
      magnesium: 16.9mg
      selenium: 15.9mcg
      phosphorus: 187.2mg
      vitamin B12: 1.1mcg
      vitamin K: 1.8mcg
      vitamin B6: .2mg
      copper: .1mg
      vitamin B1 - thiamin: .1mg
      manganese: .1mg
      zinc: 2.3mg
      vitamin B2 - riboflavin: .3mg
      vitamin B3 - niacin: 2.3mg
      omega 3: .2g
      omega 6: 3.1g