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High Protein Breakfast Tacos - A Fast, Filling Morning Meal

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 8 small tortillas (corn, whole wheat, or low-carb) or 4 large tortillas
  • 8 large eggs
  • 8 oz lean ground turkey (93% or leaner) or chicken sausage, casing removed
  • 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup egg whites (optional, for extra protein)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 small bell pepper, diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • Optional toppings: salsa, avocado or guacamole, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, Greek yogurt, hot sauce, pickled jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Warm the tortillas: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Warm each tortilla for 20–30 seconds per side until pliable. Wrap in a clean towel to keep warm.
  2. Brown the turkey: Add 1 tsp oil to the skillet. Cook the turkey over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon until lightly browned, about 5–6 minutes.
  3. Add aromatics and spices: Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until tender. Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 more minute. Fold in the black beans and reduce heat to low.
  4. Scramble the eggs: In a bowl, whisk eggs with egg whites (if using), a pinch of salt, and pepper. Heat another nonstick skillet with a light coat of oil over medium. Pour in eggs and gently scramble until soft and just set, 2–3 minutes.
  5. Combine or keep separate: You can stir the eggs into the turkey-bean mixture for easier assembly, or keep them separate for layered tacos.
  6. Cheese and melt: Sprinkle cheese over the hot eggs or meat so it melts slightly.
  7. Assemble: Spoon a generous portion of protein filling into each tortilla. Top with salsa, avocado, cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of Greek yogurt if you like.
  8. Serve hot: Finish with a shake of hot sauce and dig in while everything is warm and melty.