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Breakfast Burrito Bowls

Cultural Context

Breakfast burrito bowls combine the flavors of traditional burritos with the convenience of a bowl format, popularized in the U.S. for a hearty breakfast option. They reflect the growing trend of customizable meals, allowing for various ingredients based on personal preference. Today, they are enjoyed not just for breakfast but throughout the day, appealing to diverse dietary needs and tastes.

Mexican-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
16 oz frozen hash browns
1/2 pound turkey sausage
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon butter
2 dashes salt
2 dashes pepper
1 egg
tomatoes
cheese
2 wedges avocado
lime

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: cooked zucchini

Mashed peas provide creaminess at a lower cost.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Lentils are a healthy alternative with a different texture.

1

Add 2 tablespoons of light olive oil to a mixing bowl.

2

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and a few dashes of pepper to the bowl and mix.

3

Dump in 16 oz of frozen hash browns and stir to coat with the oil mixture.

4

Prepare the air fryer tray with parchment paper to prevent hash browns from falling through.

5

Spread the hash browns in the air fryer tray and set it to cook for 15 minutes at 385°F, checking halfway to shake them around.

6

Once crispy, transfer the hash browns to a bowl and set aside.

7

In a hexclad pan, add a small amount of light olive oil and 1/2 pound of turkey sausage, breaking it up as it cooks.

8

Season the turkey sausage with salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder; cook until no longer pink.

9

Transfer the cooked sausage to a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess grease.

10

In a small saucepan, add 1/2 cup of water, black beans, 1 teaspoon of butter, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt; stir and simmer for 5-7 minutes until heated through.

11

In the hexclad pan, heat it on medium-low for 2-3 minutes before adding 1 teaspoon of butter and cracking in 1 egg.

12

Season the egg with 2 dashes of salt and 2 dashes of pepper; cook until the egg white is lightly toasted and the yolk is soft.

13

Transfer the cooked egg to a plate.

14

Assemble the bowl starting with a scoop of hash browns, followed by black beans, turkey sausage, and the cooked egg on top.

15

Sprinkle cheese, add fresh tomatoes, 2 wedges of avocado, and a squirt of fresh lime juice on top.

16

Break the yolk to let it ooze over the ingredients.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingboiling

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlair fryerhexclad pansmall saucepanspatulaplate

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Burrito BowlBreakfast Bowl

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