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Brekky Bowl

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๐Ÿฅš Nutrient-dense roasted sweet potato egg bowl โ€“ high-protein power breakfast sustains energy all morning!
๐Ÿฒ Customizable 40-min meal prep wonder โ€“ fluffy eggs, creamy avocado, greens for guilt-free start!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

– 2 large eggs for main protein source

– 1/4 cup cottage cheese for creaminess and extra protein

– 1 small sweet potato, diced, or half a medium sweet potato, about 3/4 cup cooked for natural sweetness and fiber

– 1/2 small avocado, diced, or 1/4 of a medium or large avocado for healthy fats

– 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens for freshness and nutrients

– 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil for roasting the sweet potato

– 1 squeeze fresh lemon for brightening the greens

– salsa or hot sauce to taste for heat and tang

– Everything Bagel seasoning to taste for savory topping

– red pepper flakes to taste for extra spice

– Kosher salt and black pepper to taste for seasoning

Instructions

1-First Step: Prepare the sweet potatoes Wash, peel, and cut 1 small sweet potato into 1-inch cubes. If you are using half of a medium sweet potato, aim for about 3/4 cup cooked. Toss the cubes with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Spread them in a single layer on the sheet pan so they roast instead of steam. Roast the sweet potatoes for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through. This helps them brown evenly on all sides. If you want extra crisp edges, make sure the cubes are not crowded. A little space on the pan really helps here.

2-Second Step: Mix the eggs While the sweet potatoes roast, whisk 2 large eggs with a spoonful of cottage cheese, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. The cottage cheese helps the eggs turn soft and fluffy. It also adds a nice creamy bite without making the dish heavy.

3-Third Step: Scramble the eggs gently Heat a nonstick skillet over low-medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil or a small amount of butter, then pour in the egg mixture. Use a rubber spatula to slowly push the eggs from the edges toward the center as they cook. Keep the heat low so the eggs stay tender. Cook the eggs until they are almost set, then remove the pan from the heat. They will finish cooking from the residual heat. This keeps them soft instead of dry. If you like super creamy eggs, do not wait until they look fully done in the pan.

4-Fourth Step: Wilt the greens In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed, then toss in 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens. Cook just until wilted, which usually takes less than a minute. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon to brighten the flavor. The lemon helps balance the richness of the eggs, avocado, and cottage cheese. If you are short on time, you can also serve the greens fresh instead of wilted. Both ways taste good. Warm greens add a cozy feel, while fresh greens keep the bowl crisp.

5-Final Step: Assemble and top the bowl Add the roasted sweet potatoes to your bowl first. Then layer on the scrambled eggs, the remaining 1/4 cup cottage cheese, diced avocado, and the greens. Top the avocado and cottage cheese with Everything Bagel seasoning if you want more savory flavor. Add salsa or hot sauce to the eggs if you like heat, then finish with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. The final bowl should look colorful and feel balanced. You get creamy, soft, warm, and fresh textures all in one spoonful. That is what makes this Brekky Bowl so satisfying for breakfast, lunch, or even a light dinner.

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Notes

๐Ÿฅ” Roast sweet potatoes ahead for easy meal prep; use pre-cut to save time.
๐Ÿฅš Cook eggs low and slow with rubber spatula for soft fluffy texture.
๐ŸŒฑ Customize endlessly: add berries, swap potatoes, boost spice with flakes.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian, High-Protein

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Cholesterol: 416mg