Sweet Potato Breakfast Burrito (Printable)

A nourishing wrap filled with roasted sweet potatoes, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese in a soft tortilla.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
02 - 1 small red onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
08 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Eggs

09 - 8 large eggs
10 - 1/4 cup milk
11 - 1 tablespoon butter
12 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Cheese

13 - 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Monterey Jack)

→ Tortillas

14 - 6 large (10-inch) flour tortillas

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potatoes, red onion, and bell pepper with olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast for 25 minutes, stirring halfway, until tender and browned.
02 - Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add eggs and cook gently, stirring, until just set and fluffy. Remove from heat.
03 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until flexible and warm.
04 - Layer roasted vegetables, scrambled eggs, and shredded cheese on each tortilla. Fold the sides in and roll tightly to enclose the filling.
05 - Wrap burritos individually in foil or parchment and place in a resealable freezer bag for freezing. To reheat, unwrap and microwave for 2–3 minutes or bake at 350°F wrapped in foil for 20–25 minutes.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get a complete breakfast with vegetables, protein, and carbs all wrapped up and ready to grab.
  • These freeze beautifully, so one batch covers your mornings for weeks without any actual cooking on busy days.
  • The roasted sweet potatoes bring a natural sweetness that makes these feel indulgent, not obligatory.
02 -
  • Don't let the eggs get overcooked or they'll be rubbery when reheated; they should look slightly underdone when you pull them off the heat because they keep cooking.
  • Roasting the sweet potatoes beforehand is non-negotiable—raw vegetables will never cook properly when you're just reheating the assembled burrito.
03 -
  • Cut your sweet potatoes into uniform half-inch cubes so they roast in exactly the same amount of time with no undercooked centers or overcooked edges.
  • Keep a stack of these in your freezer at all times—they're your emergency breakfast, your grab-and-go lunch option, and honestly, sometimes my dinner when I'm exhausted.
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