Breakfast Casserole - Breakfast On The Go!
Ingredients
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2 sweet potatoes - peeled, washed and chopped
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2 zucchinis - washed, cut lengthwise into four, then chopped into small pieces
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1 large yellow onion - chopped
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1 bunch of parsley - washed and chopped
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2 cups quinoa - cooked
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1 lbs extra lean ground turkey - cooked (recipe here)
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5 eggs
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1 cup egg whites
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1 TBS each: salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano, garlic and/or onion powder, chili flakes (optional)
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Pam cooking spray or 1 TBS of Julian’s Valleys Ghee
Method
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Spray Pam cooking oil in a large pot or 1 TBS of Julian’s Valleys Ghee
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Add onion and cook for 2 minutes
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Add sweet potatoes, zucchini and parsley and cook another 2 minutes
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Cover and allow to simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every now and then to avoid sticking (add a little water at a time if needed)
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Add cooked quinoa, the ground turkey and all the spices
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Stir everything together making sure all is mixed well and remove from heat
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In a separate bowl, crack eggs one at a time
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Add eggs whites and whisk well together
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Pour eggs over the veggies and turkey
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Spray an oven-safe Pyrex pan with cooking spray and poor the mixture into the pan
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Place in a pre-heated oven on 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes
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Check if set, then take out the Pyrex from the oven and allow to cool on the counter
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Once cooled (about one hour), cut into 6 equal portions
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Place portions in plastic containers or Ziploc bags for use during the week. Otherwise, you can also freeze these in the freezer for 2 months.
**Weight Watchers: 6 servings - 8 Smart Points/ serving
Source: MyHealthyObsessions.com