Biggest Looser Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast Burrito and Beyond


1 ¼ lb. Jennie-O extra lean ground turkey breast
½ c. wheat bran, if desired
1 ½ c. canned black beans
½ c. unsweetened apple sauce
½ c. green bell peppers, diced
½ c. red bell peppers, diced
1 egg + 1 egg white
1 tsp. chili powder
1¼ tsp. garlic powder
1¼ tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt, if desired
½ tsp. black pepper

*Optional Convenience Tip: Replace all spices with store-bought taco seasoning.

Mix all seasonings really well into turkey breast. Then put in the egg, egg white, apple sauce and the wheat bran, and stir very well. Let it sit for half an hour or overnight covered in the refrigerator, minimum 15 min. Spray the pan, add the ground turkey mix, brown it and break it up into pieces with a wooden spatula while in the pan. Add chopped bell peppers and sauté with meat for about 5 minutes, continuously breaking up the turkey into smaller pieces. Drain the beans, and then add to the pan. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Optional Add-Ons:

1 oz. shredded Llight cheddar cheese (45-60 cal)
fresh salsa
guacamole
lime juice
hot sauce to taste

Next:

Spray pan with cooking spray and scramble 2 egg whites. (34 cal, 7g protein)

Serve with one of the following:

2 corn tortillas OR 1 large whole wheat tortilla (80 cal, 5g fiber)
1 whole grain toast (80 cal, 5g fiber)

Side:

Add ½ c. of fresh raspberries (32 cal, 4g fiber)

TOTAL for the entire dish: 296 cal, 14g fiber, 29g protein

(Burrito, Side of egg whites, Raspberries):

Nutrition per 1 serving of burrito filling: 150 cal, 20 cal from fat, 2g total fat, 0g sat fat, 55mg cholesterol, 310 mg sodium, 13g total carb, 5g dietary fiber, 3g sugars