breakfast burrito

Breakfast Burrito

Ingredients

  • 4 large lettuce leaves (such as iceberg or romaine)

  • 4 large eggs

  • 4 slices of cooked bacon or turkey bacon

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your preferred cheese)

  • 1/4 cup diced bell peppers

  • 1/4 cup diced onions

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • Optional toppings: sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, hot sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside. If using turkey bacon, follow the package instructions for cooking.

  • In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and onions. Sauté for a few minutes until they soften and become slightly caramelized. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them together until well beaten. Season with salt and black pepper according to your taste.

  • Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggs are scrambled and cooked to your desired doneness.

  • Lay out the lettuce leaves on a clean surface. Divide the scrambled eggs evenly among the lettuce leaves, placing them in the center.

  • Crumble the cooked bacon and sprinkle it over the eggs in each lettuce leaf.

  • Top the eggs and bacon with the sautéed bell peppers and onions.

  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over each lettuce leaf.

  • Add any optional toppings you desire, such as sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, or hot sauce.

  • Carefully fold the sides of each lettuce leaf over the filling, then roll it up tightly to create a burrito shape.

  • Serve immediately and enjoy! You can secure each burrito with toothpicks if needed.

Variations

  • Add a protein boost by incorporating cooked diced chicken, turkey, or sausage into the burritos.

  • Enhance the flavor with additional vegetables such as diced tomatoes, spinach, or mushrooms.

  • For a creamy element, mix in a dollop of low-carb Greek yogurt or cream cheese into the scrambled eggs before assembling the burritos.

These low-carb breakfast burritos are versatile and can be customized to your liking. They are a great option for a healthy, low-carb breakfast on the go. Enjoy the delicious flavors while keeping your carb intake in check!