Hi-Protein Breakfast Casserole
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My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is truly a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and enjoying adequate exercise. By experimenting in the kitchen and openly sharing my meals, I learned that healthy eating is hardly boring and that by making a few adjustments, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my personal fitness goals. Our bodies are built in the kitchen and sculpted in the gym.
How you start your day largely influences how the rest of your day will go! So, start your day off right with a hearty breakfast! Try my simple and protein-packed breakfast casserole – and yes, it has sweet potato (but, you can substitute for red potato)!
Pair this with a glass of milk for an extra protein boost!
See how other people are getting in their daily dose of protein by following the hashtag #MyMorningProtein on Twitter and Instagram. And go here for more protein recipes & tips using milk – good way to start the day!
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Hi-Protein Breakfast Casserole
- 3/4lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 sweet potatoes (~360g, diced; you can also use red potato)
- 5 eggs
- 10 egg whites
- 1 large zucchini (chopped)
- 2 red bell peppers (diced)
- 1 cup chopped Portobello mushrooms
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1 1/4 cup reduced fat cheddar
- Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or paste)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- sea salt & pepper to taste (after it is cooked)
- Set oven to 420F.
- Dice raw sweet potatoes into small pieces and spread them out on a baking sheet. Bake them in the oven for about 15 minutes.
- While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the ground turkey and eggs. Set a (nonstick) skillet on medium-high heat and toss in turkey. Add garlic and Italian seasoning to the skillet and chop and stir. Once the meat is completely cooked and no longer pink (about 6-8 minutes), remove it from the heat.
- In a bowl beat together eggs, skim milk and a few pinches of sea salt & pepper.
- In a large casserole dish (8×8) or individual baking tins, add the cooked ground turkey, sweet potato, zucchini, mushrooms and bell pepper. Finally, pour in the eggs and top with reduced fat cheddar.
- Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes at 420F.
Approximate macros for 1 of 6 servings:
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