Heart-Healthy Sausage Burrito

Start your morning on a nutritious note with the Heart-Healthy Sausage Burrito—a flavorful, satisfying dish that's as good for your heart as it is for your taste buds. This quick and easy recipe features protein-packed turkey sausage, sautéed with a vibrant medley of red bell peppers, onions, and fresh spinach, all seasoned perfectly with garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Wrapped in wholesome whole wheat tortillas and finished with creamy avocado slices and a sprinkle of low-fat mozzarella cheese, these burritos deliver the perfect balance of nutrient-dense ingredients and comforting flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, they're perfect for a busy breakfast, lunch, or dinner while keeping your health goals on track.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Whole wheat tortillas
• 8 ounces Turkey sausage
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 4 cups Fresh spinach
• 1 cup Low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 large Avocado, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add turkey sausage to the skillet, breaking it into bite-sized pieces, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Step 3

Add the diced red bell pepper and onion to the skillet with the sausage and sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Step 4

Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and garlic powder, stirring well to combine. Remove from heat.

Step 6

Warm the whole wheat tortillas by placing them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds.

Step 7

Assemble the burritos by placing a quarter of the sausage and vegetable mixture into the center of each tortilla.

Step 8

Top each with a slice of avocado and a tablespoon of shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese.

Step 9

Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll up the bottom and continue rolling to form a burrito.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy sausage burrito.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1108.6 grams (1108.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1814

Total Fat 102.00g	131%
Saturated Fat 28.50g	143%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 219mg	73%
Sodium 4890mg	213%
Total Carbohydrate 145.10g	53%
Dietary Fiber 33.20g	119%
Total Sugars 18.10g
Protein 89.60g	179%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1192mg	92%
Iron 15mg	84%
Potassium 2361mg	50%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 31.3%