Bombalicious Breakfast Burritos

Not sure where I got this recipe originally (maybe Body for Life, or maybe just the voices in my head – but not the Swedish one, he mumbles) and I’m sure I have modified it over the years but as some of you have foolishly asked me for my recipe (that’s a first!) here goes:

Lisa’s surprisingly healthy (for her) breakfast burritos:

Ingredients; the ‘light’ version of what you like in an omelet. I like Southwestern/Mexican omelets so for me it’s typically:

32 oz. egg whites – that’s the tall carton. Doesn’t have to be Eggbeaters but the green carton tends to get runny

1 green pepper, diced (or color of your choice, no judging)

Low fat cheese, about 1TBS/shell (I prefer sharp cheddar)

8 La Tortilla Factory mini shells (50 cal/ea) I usually find these at Jewel – they are good because they limit your portion size and they’re not too high in carbs

1 small fist sized potato, you can pretend to shake your fist at me if this helps

Turkey sausage – equivalent of 3-4 links (I sometimes use turkey bacon because I’m unpredictable like that, but that has to be cooked first)

3/4c of your favorite salsa

1. Microwave potato for about 2 minutes so it’s not raw but still firm if that’s the texture you prefer.
2. Spray oil (I use canola) in pan, add egg whites, and cook at whatever temp the carton says or whatever temp you want if you’re feeling sassy.
3. When the eggs are almost done I add the diced potato, peppers and sausage for about another minute.
4. Let drain and then cool (so that the cheese doesn’t melt.)
5. Add salsa and pepper to taste.
6. Spoon on to shells and add cheese.
7. Wrap in plastic wrap.
8. I usually refrigerate four and freeze four as I believe this keeps the salmonella gods at bay.

To eat, microwave the refrigerated ones for about 60 seconds total. I try to let the frozen ones thaw a day in the fridge before using and then microwave for same time as above; if I forget and they’re still frozen, then they need to be microwaved for closer to two minutes depending on how many steroids your microwave is on. The downside of the frozen ones is they are a little runny, drain after heating if you can.

I have occasionally mixed it up using ham and Swiss or asparagus and feta (good for Lent if you’re not a heathen). 😉  You could add mushrooms if you want some slime, or onions if you want people to keep their distance. I have also added the Jewel fresh salsa (found behind the deli counter) on occasion as well.

The last time I did the math these come in between 180-200 calories each with around 18g of protein, 16g of carbs and 6 g of fat and surprisingly yummy.