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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!
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Course: Breakfast
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 320kcal

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: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 934mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 391IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg
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Nutrition Facts
Southwest Breakfast Tacos
Amount per Serving
Calories
320
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
5
g
31
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
34
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
934
mg
41
%
Potassium
 
216
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
391
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
192
mg
19
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.