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Healthy Breakfast Burrito

Published: October 21, 2018. Last Updated: December 13, 2018 by: Ginny McMeans

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Healthy Breakfast Burrito is overflowing with veggies and plant-based sausage. Two burritos are laying next to each other on a brown cloth napkin.

Healthy Breakfast Burrito is a veggie-packed bundle of goodness. This burrito is layers of flavor upon flavor and served up for breakfast.

Healthy Breakfast Burrito is overflowing with veggies and plant-based sausage. Two burritos are laying next to each other on a brown cloth napkin.

One of the healthiest ways to start your day is with the Best Healthy Breakfast Burrito in Town! It’s a veggie-packed bundle of goodness and you’ve come to the right place to find out how to do it.

I want to tell you that I have the burrito whipped and conquered.

There are lots of combinations out there but this one is totally plant-based.  Three different veggies are sautéd and then lentils and vegan sausage are added.

Scroll down to the photo of the plate full of the prepared ingredients. Can you imagine a big bite of all of that? Wrapped up in a tortilla for easy handing too.

Don’t forget to come back!

The plant-based sausage links are also fried and then cut into chunks before assembly. You can use your own seitan recipe but make this quick and easy go ahead and buy pre-made breakfast sausages.

The ones from Field Roast are delicious. This isn’t a sponsored post it’s just that this handy product is really good.

Healthy Breakfast Burrito has all it's filling prepared and lined up on a turquoise plate. Three veggies, lentils, plant based sausage and salsa.
Another nice feature for these burritos is that they’re perfect for grabbing as you run out the door. You can zap them in the microwave for a few seconds and they’ll be perfect for your ride to work.

This healthy breakfast burrito recipe can also be made ahead of time. Way ahead of time. Like if you’re having company over for the weekend they will keep in the refrigerator safely for three days.

In the morning lay them out on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated 350 oven for 20 minutes. Serve as is or serve with salsa on the side.

Healthy Breakfast Burrito and Friends

I have a couple of other burrito recipes on the blog that they are in this same vein. at now or make ahead.

The reason I love this is that they’re just so easy to throw together.

Slow Cooker Black Bean Burritos are good for breakfast lunch or dinner. It’s great for putting the ingredients in a crockpot and letting them cook while you’re doing other important things.

You can have Vegan Rice and Beef Burritos recipe for lunch or dinner. Here’s a photograph of those burritos.

 

Vegan Rice and Beef Burrito piled high on a white square plate with some cut in half to show the rich red, yellow, white and golden vegetables.

Tips for making Healthy Breakfast Burritos

Pare and slice and dice and chop all the vegetables before starting to cook

Fry the sausage links to get a nice char before cutting into chunks.

Lay all of your tortillas out on a flat surface side-by-side, assembly style, so that she can evenly disperse all of the filling into each tortilla.

Roll up for dinner and/or wrap some for the future.

 

Healthy Breakfast Burrito are tow burritos taken at an angle from above. Fried and sautéd veggies are spilling out the front of the rolled tortillas.

Flavor upon flavor and served up for breakfast.

Short and sweet and to the point this breakfast burrito is a favorite because of it’s ease in preparation. Besides tasting delicious they also keep you feeling full right on up to your next meal time.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

The Best Breakfast Burrito in Town! It's a veggie packed bundle of goodness. This burrito is layers of flavor upon flavor and served up for breakfast.

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The Best Breakfast Burrito in Town! It's a veggie packed bundle of goodness. This burrito is layers of flavor upon flavor and served up for breakfast.
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Healthy Breakfast Burrito

Healthy Breakfast Burrito is a veggie-packed bundle of goodness.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Burritos
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 Burritos
Calories 177kcal
Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dried red lentils
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt , for the lentils
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, divided
  • 12 ounces vegan sausage, such as Field Roast
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button - I used button)
  • 1/2 cup salsa, your favorite
  • 10 whole wheat flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Put the lentils and the teaspoon of salt in a large saucepan. Add water to just cover the top of the lentils.
  • Bring to a boil and cover the pot. Turn down to medium-low heat.
  • Cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and the lentils are tender but not mushy. Set lentils aside.
  • In the meantime:
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the sausage on all sides. Set aside. 
  • Add the prepared onion, bell pepper and mushrooms to the pan.  Cook for about 10 minutes. Quite a bit of liquid will cook out of the mushrooms.
  • Cut up the "sausage" into small chunks.
  • You will have a lot more, of everything, than what is shown on the plate in the photo above. This is just to show you the wonderful ingredients after they are cooked.
  • Now place some lentils, bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, "sausage" and salsa down the center of a tortilla. Fold in each side to keep the ingredients from falling out and roll up the burrito. You can see in the photo what they will look like.
  • You can eat right away or keep in a tightly covered glass container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
  • Heat each burrito in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or bake on a cookie sheet at 350° for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Healthy Breakfast Burrito
Amount Per Serving (1 Burrito)
Calories 177 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 761mg32%
Potassium 230mg7%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 120IU2%
Vitamin C 13.3mg16%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 8.8mg49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

TO FREEZE:

You can freeze these burritos with no problem whatsoever.

Wrap each burrito individually so that it’s possible to just take one at a time.

After all the tortillas are wrapped place them into one large freezer bag for handy storage.

Remove as many burritos as you want the night before and place in the refrigerator to defrost overnight.

Place on a baking sheet and heat for 20 minutes at 350° for a nice warm breakfast.

The burritos will keep in the freezer for up to six months.

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The Best Breakfast Burrito in Town! It's a veggie packed bundle of goodness. This burrito is layers of flavor upon flavor and served up for breakfast.
 

The Best Breakfast Burrito in Town! It's a veggie packed bundle of goodness. This burrito is layers of flavor upon flavor and served up for breakfast.

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Comments

  1. Danielle

    October 22, 2018 at 12:20 am

    We love breakfast burritos. It’s so handy that you can wrap them up and pop them in the freezer for easy meals.

  2. Brian Jones

    October 22, 2018 at 12:13 am

    That sounds so tasty, loaded with such tasty ingredients.

  3. Adrianne

    October 21, 2018 at 10:24 pm

    Yum, what a great way yo start the day! I also like that this is vegetarian as I like to not eat too much meat especially for breakfast and lunch if I can. Great fact that you can freeze, I will give them a go!

  4. Natalie

    October 21, 2018 at 10:07 pm

    Looks so delicious and perfect for weekend brunch! YUM!

  5. Jill

    October 21, 2018 at 6:02 pm

    Love this recipe. I actually love veggies but still don’t get enough in my daily diet. This would be a great way to add more!

  6. Michelle

    April 25, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Love these burritos! Going to mak a double batch again today. Delicious, even my omnivorous husband loved it.

  7. Ginny McMeans

    June 22, 2014 at 9:19 am

    Just great Mychael! Thank you so much for the feedback. I bet portabellas were excellent in the recipe and I am jealous of your pan!

  8. Ginny McMeans

    June 22, 2014 at 9:13 am

    That sounds really good `CJ! I would love to know how it turns out!

  9. Mychael McNeeley

    June 22, 2014 at 7:44 am

    Excellent burritos! I made them with Tofurkey sausage instead (no Field Roast anywhere near), and used small portabellos. I also cut the oil at least in half, but I have a really nice non-stick non-teflon pan (Swiss Diamond) I could probably leave out oil entirely, although the coconut does add a nice flavor. Red lentils are so delicious. I found myself wanting to eat a big bowl of them after they were ready. Great idea for a week’s worth of breakfast burritos! Thank you.

  10. CJ

    June 10, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I think I’m going to add some potatoes to this and attempt a tofu scramble instead of the sausage! I love the idea of lentils!!

  11. Ginny McMeans

    June 08, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    Thanks Sharon! It really works great!

  12. Sharon

    June 08, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    This looks delish!!! I love the bulk cooking because this works perfectly for my busy lifestyle.

  13. JoEllen

    April 09, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Those look wonderful!

  14. Ginny McMeans

    March 25, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Thank you Peter!!! I wish I had one everyday. 🙂

  15. Peter @Feed Your Soul Too

    March 25, 2014 at 7:00 am

    This looks awesome and a great way to start one’s day.

  16. Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats

    March 24, 2014 at 2:07 pm

    This looks like an awesome way to start my day out!!

  17. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness

    March 24, 2014 at 7:00 am

    My husband LOVES burritos and breakfast…and I am always trying to get more veggies in him..love this!

  18. Paula - bell'alimento

    March 24, 2014 at 6:46 am

    My kids love breakfast burritos and I know they’d dig this!

  19. DessertForTwo

    March 24, 2014 at 6:33 am

    I’m a lentil lover! I never thought to eat them for breakfast!

  20. Christie - Food Done Light

    March 24, 2014 at 5:29 am

    What a great burrito for breakfast. I love that it is loaded with veggies and healthy ingredients. It is the perfect way to start the day.

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