5 from 66 votes
Healthy Breakfast Casserole
This Healthy Breakfast Casserole combines ground turkey cooked with onions, bell pepper, and spices, mixed with baby spinach, artichoke hearts, and beaten eggs, then baked until set. The dish offers a savory, protein-rich start with varied textures from tender meat and vegetables to a firm baked egg base. It's suitable for advance preparation, making it practical for meal prep or a ready-to-heat breakfast option.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
1847 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 egg beaten, large
- 1 1/2 lb ground turkey
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 green onion finely sliced
- 1 can 14 oz artichoke hearts, chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach packed fresh, plus extra for the top
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- salt
- black pepper
optional
- cheese my favorites are fresh parmesan and goat cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit.
- Heat the oil in a sauté pan on medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and give it a quick stir. Add the ground turkey and use a large spoon to break up the turkey.
- Add the spices, salt and pepper and stir to combine everything. Cook for approximately 10 minutes, or until there's no liquid in the pan and the meat is cooked through and browned.
- Add the spinach to the meat mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes or until the spinach just starts to wilt.
- Transfer the meat to a 9x13-inch casserole dish and evenly cover the bottom. Top with the artichoke hearts and beaten eggs. Optional: you can add some cheese at this stage.
- Sprinkle the green onion and a handful of spinach on top.
- Cook the casserole in the oven for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Before serving, garnish with parmesan cheese (optional) and an extra sprinkle of pepper.
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Notes
- This casserole can be prepared the night before or in advance; cover and refrigerate until baking.
- The dish freezes well and reheats without losing texture, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Use a 9x13-inch casserole dish for even cooking and portioning.
Nutrition Information
Calories
184.7kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
6.2g
(2%)
Protein
13.9g
(28%)
Fat
11.7g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
3.1g
(16%)
Cholesterol
265.5mg
(89%)
Sodium
233.8mg
(10%)
Fiber
2.5g
(10%)
Sugar
1.1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1847
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184.7kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 6.2g | 2% |
| Protein | 13.9g | 28% |
| Fat | 11.7g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1g | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 265.5mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 233.8mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2.5g | 10% |
| Sugar | 1.1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.