High-Protein Breakfast Tacos
Taco Tuesday, meet breakfast! These colorful handhelds bring serious morning energy, with fluffy eggs, hearty beans, melty cheese and a choose-your-own-adventure lineup of toppings tucked into warm corn tortillas. Creamy avocado? Absolutely. Juicy tomatoes and salsa? Load ’em up. Pickled jalapeños for a little kick? You know it.
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These easy Breakfast Tacos are customizable, comforting and packed with staying power. As a dietitian, I’m always looking for simple ways to bring protein and fiber together, especially in the morning. Here, whole eggs, egg whites and cheddar deliver satisfying protein, while black beans contribute even more, along with filling fiber and a variety of valuable nutrients. It’s a power pairing that helps keep you fueled and energized for whatever the day brings.
Keep the savory breakfast goodness going
Love a savory start? You’ll also want to try my Apple Maple Sausage Patties, Mediterranean Quiche Quinoa Biscuits, Cabbage & Eggs Skillet, High-Protein Breakfast Pizza, Bean and Cheese Breakfast Burrito, and Skillet Rice, Beans and Eggs. Each one turns familiar staples into a seriously satisfying morning meal.
And while “breakfast” may be in the name, these tacos are ready to work around your schedule. Serve them for a leisurely weekend brunch, whip them up for a speedy lunch or make them for brinner on a night when you want something easy, cozy and fun.
Let’s talk toppings
The toppings are where these egg and black bean tacos really come alive. I love the cool, creamy contrast of avocado and plain Greek yogurt, plus tomatoes and salsa for juicy brightness. Fresh cilantro and green onions add an herby pop, while pickled jalapeños bring extra zing and just the right amount of heat.
I’ve served these build-your-own style when the house is full, and it’s always a hit. Everyone gets exactly what they want, the table looks like a festive little fiesta and I don’t have to remember Hertz track of who likes salsa, who avoids cilantro and who believes every taco should be buried beneath a mountain of cheese. That’s my kind of hosting!
One final tip: Don’t skip warming the corn tortillas. Just 10 to 15 seconds per side in a hot skillet makes them softer, more flexible and far less likely to crack. As you finish each one, tuck it beneath a clean kitchen towel so the entire stack stays cozy.
Grab your toppings and come hungry—let the breakfast taco building begin!
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High-Protein Breakfast Tacos
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 8 large egg whites
- 1 cup cooked black beans, if using canned beans, drain and rinse thoroughly
- 8 six-inch corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- diced avocado, optional
- diced tomatoes, optional
- plain non-fat Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream, optional
- salsa, optional
- fresh cilantro, optional
- chopped green onions, optional
Instructions
- Coat a large skillet with oil spray and preheat over medium-low heat.
- In a large bowl, whip together the whole eggs and egg whites. Add the eggs to the skillet and scramble until cooked through.
- Heat the beans on the stove or in the microwave until warm.
- To warm the tortillas, heat an ungreased skillet over medium-high heat. Add one tortilla to the skillet. Warm for about 10 to 15 seconds, then flip the tortilla using a pair of tongs and heat for another 10 to 15 seconds. Continue until all of the tortillas have been warmed.
- Top each corn tortilla with scrambled egg, 2 tablespoons beans, 2 tablespoons cheese, and additional toppings as desired.
