Description
Enjoy a hearty and nutritious breakfast with these Breakfast Burrito Bowls! Packed with protein, fiber, and customizable ingredients, this dish offers all the flavors of a classic breakfast burrito without the tortilla. Perfect for a quick weekday meal or a leisurely weekend brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 lb breakfast sausage or bacon
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1/2 cup cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup salsa or pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Protein: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the breakfast sausage or bacon until crispy. If using sausage, break it into crumbles while cooking. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed and sauté the diced bell peppers and onions until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare the Eggs: Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Scramble in a separate skillet over medium heat until just set.
- Warm the Beans and Rice: Heat black beans and cooked rice (or quinoa) in the microwave or stovetop until warmed through.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide rice or quinoa into serving bowls. Layer with black beans, scrambled eggs, sautéed vegetables, and cooked sausage or bacon.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle cheese, then add avocado, salsa, and fresh cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream or Greek yogurt and a dash of hot sauce if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Mix and enjoy a wholesome breakfast burrito bowl!
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Skip the meat and add extra beans or roasted sweet potatoes.
- Low-Carb Version: Use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
- Spicy Kick: Substitute sausage with spicy chorizo and add jalapeños.
- Dairy-Free: Omit cheese and use dairy-free yogurt.
- Extra Greens: Add spinach or kale while sautéing the vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: Breakfast burrito bowl, high-protein breakfast, meal prep breakfast, easy breakfast recipe, gluten-free breakfast