Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Breakfast Burrito and Beyond Makes: 8 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: Under 30 minutesBurrito Turkey Mix Ingredients: 1-1/4 pounds extra lean ground turkey breast1/2 cup wheat bran, if desired1-1/2 cups canned black beans1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce1/2 cup green bell peppers, diced1/2 cup red bell peppers, diced1 egg + 1 egg white1 teaspoon chili powder1-1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1-1/4 teaspoon onion powder1-1/4 teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon salt, if desired1/2 teaspoon black pepper *Optional Convenience Tip: Replace all spices with store-bought taco seasoning.

Directions: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 minutes. 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 ounce shredded light cheddar cheese (45 - 60 calories)
Fresh Salsa
Guacamole
Lime Juice
Hot Sauce to tasteNext: Spray pan with cooking spray and scramble 2 egg whites. (34 calories, 7grams protein) Serve with one of the following:
2 corn tortillas or 1 large whole wheat tortilla (80 calories, 5 grams fiber)
1 piece whole grain toast (80 calories, 5 grams fiber)Side: Add 1/2 cup fresh raspberries (32 calories, 4 grams fiber)TOTAL for the entire dish (Burrito, side of egg whites, raspberries):296 calories, 14 grams fiber, 29 grams protein Nutrition Label per 1 serving of burrito filling:

1 serving = 150 cal/2 fat/5 fiber

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