Green Chile Breakfast Burritos With Sausage & Eggs
These green chile breakfast burritos are filled with sausage and eggs, then smothered in green chile sauce for a lighter take on the classic sausage-and-egg burrito.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 436kcal
Ingredients
- 3 turkey breakfast sausage links cooked
- 3 to 4 green onions chopped (white, light and some of the dark green portion)
- 3/4 cup egg whites from around 4 large eggs
- 1 cup green chile sauce or salsa verde canned, jarred or homemade
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- 2 flour tortillas 8 or 9 inch, white or whole wheat
- 1/2 cup grated Cheddar-Jack cheese
- Sour cream or crema for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cut sausage links in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 1/2-inch slices.
- Spray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Set aside 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions (for garnish); add remainder to the sausage. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften and sausage is fully browned, another 2 to 3 minutes. Watch carefully so the onions don't burn.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the egg whites, and cook, stirring occasionally, just until set. Remove from heat and set aside.
- While the eggs are cooking, place the green chile sauce in a small saucepan. Stir in lime juice and bring to a low boil, stirring occasionally.
- Wrap tortillas loosely in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15 to 20 seconds, just until warm.
- Place one tortilla on a clean work surface and add 1/2 of the filling in a tight log shape, about 1 1/2 inches from the bottom edge and sides.
- Fold the bottom edge up over the filling. Bring both sides in snugly.
- Roll tightly from the bottom to form a secure burrito.
- Repeat with remaining tortilla and filling.
- Place each rolled burrito seam-side down on a dinner plate. Top with a generous amount of sauce; sprinkle with grated cheese and freshly ground pepper. Garnish with crema or sour cream (if using) and chopped green onion. Serve immediately while warm and melty.
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Notes
Easy substitutions:
Turkey sausage links – Use turkey patties, cooked pork sausage, or bacon
Green onions – Substitute yellow onion, red onion, or shallots
Egg whites – Use whole eggs or a mix of eggs and whites
Green chile enchilada sauce – Swap in red enchilada sauce for a different flavor
Lime juice – Use fresh lemon juice
Cheddar-Jack cheese – Use cheddar or pepper jack Optional additions (for a heartier filling): Black beans
Chopped bell pepper
Chopped jalapeño or extra green chiles
Fresh herbs like cilantro or chives
Green onions – Substitute yellow onion, red onion, or shallots
Egg whites – Use whole eggs or a mix of eggs and whites
Green chile enchilada sauce – Swap in red enchilada sauce for a different flavor
Lime juice – Use fresh lemon juice
Cheddar-Jack cheese – Use cheddar or pepper jack Optional additions (for a heartier filling): Black beans
Chopped bell pepper
Chopped jalapeño or extra green chiles
Fresh herbs like cilantro or chives
Nutrition
Calories: 436kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 1867mg | Potassium: 362mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1294IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 267mg | Iron: 3mg