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Southwestern Breakfast Burrito With Acorn Squash
This breakfast burrito uses roasted acorn squash flavored with taco seasoning for a sweet-and-spicy flavor, along with creamy avocado and the salty crunch of bacon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 300 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash about 1½ pounds
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
- 4 strips Bacon
- 1 cup liquid egg whites (about 8 egg whites)
- 4 gluten-free or light flatbreads
- 6 tablespoons salsa of choice
- 1 large avocado sliced
- cilantro roughly chopped, to taste
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Slice the squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Rub it with the olive oil and the taco seasoning. Place squash cut-side down in the prepared pan, and bake in the preheated oven until soft and fork-tender, about 40-45 minutes. Let cool for 10-15 minutes, or until cool enough to handle.
- While the squash cooks, heat a large pan over medium heat and cook the bacon until golden brown and crispy, flipping once. Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate and press out the excess oil. Discard any excess bacon fat from the pan, but leave a tablespoon or 2 (enough to cook the egg whites).
- Keep the pan on medium heat and add in the liquid egg whites. Cook until they look fluffy and set. They firm up a lot as they cook, so don't overcook them. Transfer to a cutting board and roughly chop them.
- Scrape the cooled squash out of the skin into a large bowl, and use a fork to mash it up until smooth.
- Spread ¼ of the mashed squash all over one of the wraps, followed by 1½ tablespoons of salsa. Lay one bacon strip down the edge of the wrap lengthwise, followed by ¼ of the chopped egg whites. Finally, place ¼ of the sliced avocado on top.
- Sprinkle with a little bit of cilantro and a pinch of salt. Tuck the sides in first, and keep them tucked in tight while you roll the wrap up lengthwise. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
300kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38.3g
(13%)
Protein
19.9g
(40%)
Fat
12.1g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.8g
Monounsaturated Fat
4.6g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
781mg
(33%)
Potassium
886mg
(25%)
Fiber
13.9g
(56%)
Sugar
1.1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4People
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 300kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.3g | 13% |
| Protein | 19.9g | 40% |
| Fat | 12.1g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 781mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 886mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 13.9g | 56% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.