All Recipes | Breakfast | Southwest Breakfast Tacos

DIFFICULTY LEVEL

Oven Mitt Easy Oven Mitt Medium Oven Mitt Hard

 

Southwest Breakfast Tacos

Kick off your morning with a healthy, Southwest spin. These breakfast tacos are a wholesome, energizing way to start your day. Packed with protein, this breakfast will keep you satisfied for your busy work or school day. No fancy sauces here —simple store-bought salsa is all you need to round out this tasty dish!
No ratings yet
Print Pin Save to Collections Add to Shopping List Add to Shopping List
Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 712kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 whole wheat 8” tortillas
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil (divided)
  • 8 oz. frozen chicken sausage links (thawed)
  • 6 eggs
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
  • ½ cup salsa

Instructions

  • Warm tortillas in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. Set aside and let cool.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add ½ Tbsp. olive oil.
  • Once oil is hot, add the chicken sausage and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove to a cutting board to let cool. After a few minutes, slice the cooked chicken sausages.
  • Add the remaining ½ Tbsp. olive oil to the warm skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Add eggs and scramble, using a rubber spatula. Remove from heat and add to a clean plate. Sprinkle on salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken sausage, scrambled eggs, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado and cilantro to the tortillas. Option to drizzle salsa on top or serve on the side for dipping. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit chicken sausage and use warmed black beans instead.
  • Add jalapeños for extra spice.

Nutrition

Calories: 712kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 33gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 314mgSodium: 1887mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 10gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1138IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 418mgIron: 4mg
Subscribe
Notify of

0 Comments
Oldest
Newest
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Build This Week’s Meal Plan

Choose from some of Shape Your Future’s pre‑made meal plans or create your own!

Let's Go!

Related recipes:

Spinach Quiche Portabella Cups Breakfast Pizza Microwave Egg Scrambler Healthy Egg Bites
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Breakfast Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
712
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
41
g
63
%
Saturated Fat
 
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
12
g
Cholesterol
 
314
mg
105
%
Sodium
 
1887
mg
82
%
Potassium
 
450
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
56
g
19
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
33
g
66
%
Vitamin A
 
1138
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
418
mg
42
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.