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Sweet Potato Breakfast Burritos


  • Author: emilyharper
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cozy breakfast burritos filled with roasted sweet potatoes, fluffy eggs, and colorful veggies, perfect for a nutritious start to your day.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium-sized Sweet Potatoes
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 small Red Onion, diced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 4 large Flour or Corn Tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded Cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped, for garnish
  • Salsa or Hot Sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake the sweet potatoes wrapped in foil for about 45 minutes or microwave for 8-10 minutes until tender.
  3. Sauté the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes until tender.
  4. Scramble the eggs in the same pan for 3-4 minutes until softly cooked.
  5. Prepare the sweet potatoes by mashing them and mixing in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Combine the sautéed veggies and eggs with sweet potatoes.
  7. Assemble the burritos by placing the filling in tortillas, sprinkle cheese, and roll them tightly.
  8. Toast each burrito on the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side until golden.
  9. Serve warm with salsa or hot sauce.

Notes

For a vegan option, replace the eggs with scrambled tofu. You can also customize with different veggies or spices.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 burrito
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: breakfast, burritos, sweet potatoes, healthy breakfast, vegetarian recipes