Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs & Turkey

Scrambled eggs, lean turkey and black beans wrapped with peppers and cheddar for a breakfast you can prep ahead.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · 4 burritos; 1 burrito plus 20g salsa per serving

• 4 large flour tortillas (240g total)
• 250g lean turkey mince (about 7% fat)
• 4 large eggs (200g without shells)
• 120g cooked black beans, drained and rinsed
• 150g red pepper, diced
• 40g cheddar, grated
• 5g olive oil (1 tsp)
• 2g ground cumin (1 tsp)
• 2g smoked paprika (1 tsp)
• 80g tomato salsa, to serve separately
• 1g salt, or to taste

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the turkey and pepper; cook for 8–10 minutes, breaking up the mince, until the turkey reaches 74°C in the centre and the pepper has softened.

2. 2

   Stir in the drained beans, cumin and paprika. Cook for 2 minutes, then transfer the filling to a bowl.

3. 3

   Beat the eggs with the salt. Lower the heat to medium-low and scramble them in the same non-stick pan for 3–4 minutes until fully set.

4. 4

   Warm the tortillas briefly in a dry pan until flexible. Divide the turkey mixture, scrambled eggs and cheddar between them. Leave space around each edge, fold in the sides and roll tightly.

5. 5

   For immediate serving, toast each wrap seam-side down in a dry pan for 1–2 minutes per side. Serve with 20g salsa per burrito. For meal prep, keep the salsa separate and follow the storage instructions below.

Storage & reheating

Cool promptly in shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours at 4°C or below. Keep for up to 3 days, or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months for best quality. Thaw overnight in the fridge, unwrap and microwave covered for 2–3 minutes, turning halfway; continue in short bursts until the centre reaches 74°C. Crisp in a dry pan if desired.

Substitutions

Use lean chicken mince in place of turkey, or use cooked lentils for a vegetarian version; nutrition will change.

Estimated nutrition per serving

478 kcal · 31g protein · 42.9g carbs · 19.1g fat · 6.0g fibre.

Calculated from measured ingredients using generic composition estimates. Brands and portion sizes change the result. Optional additions and substitutions are excluded.

Storage guidance: USDA leftover guidance