Low Carb Breakfast Burrito
With Sausage, Peppers, Onions, Cheese
Use A Low Carb Tortilla or Wheat Tortilla
Yes, you can have a Low Carb Breakfast Burrito with sausage, peppers, onion and cheese. Just use a wheat tortilla (rather than a flour tortilla) or use a low carb tortilla.
Low carb tortillas are available from a number of specialty companies and at many grocery stores.
Look for all natural ingredients and, depending on the size of the tortilla, the net grams of carbs each has. Smaller ones should net out at 3-5 grams. Large tortillas may have 7-9 grams of carbohydrates. You should be able to find tasty low carb tortillas in a variety of flavors as well.
Low Carb Breakfast Burrito With Sausage
Preparation time: 20 minutes. Serves 1-2 depending on portion desired
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 teaspoons each of butter and vegetable oil
2 beaten eggs
A few drops of Tabasco sauce or 1/8 teaspoon of Ancho chili powder (or to taste)
3/4 cup of cooked sausage
3 tablespoons green or red peppers
3 tablespoons of chopped onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ounce of shredded Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese (about 1/4 cup of each)
1 large warm low carb tortilla or a wheat tortilla
Salsa
Sour cream if desired
Instructions:
Warm the tortilla in a low oven wrapped in foil or in a pan on low heat
Heat the butter and oil over medium heat in an onelet pan
Add the sausage, peppers, onions, seasonings and saute for about 2 minutes
Add the garlic and saute 1 minute more
Add the beaten eggs and let sit on heat until the egss begin to cook
Stir with a rubber spatula and cook until the eggs are done but still soft and moist
Place the egg mixture on the lower third of the warm tortilla and top with cheeses
Fold up the bottom over the filling, fold in the sides and roll up tightly
Plate the tortilla or cut in half and plate
Serve with salsa and sour cream on the side or on top of the breakfast burrito
Add sliced tomato as an accompaniment if you desire
Enjoy your low carb breakfast burrito recipe and the company of those you share it with!
Donna
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