Total Time: 60 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Coconut oil cooking spray
- 3 yukon gold potatoes (the small ones), cut into 1/8th inch slices
- 8 oz organic turkey bacon
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 orange or red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large roma tomato, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 (5 oz) bag/container organic spinach
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 6 eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add potato slices all around the base and sides. Cut some in half if you need them to fit on the sides. Spray the potatoes with additional nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes. Once done, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Keep heat in the oven.
- While the potato crust is baking, cook the turkey bacon. After turkey bacon cooks, remove and transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add olive oil to the same skillet you cooked your turkey bacon; sauté jalapeño, diced tomato, and diced bell pepper for a few minutes. Then add spinach and sauté for another few minutes, or until spinach wilts. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, almond milk, salt and pepper.
- Add veggie and spinach mixture over the crust, then tear bacon and place on top of veggies. Next pour your egg mixture over the top. Sprinkle cheese on top along with an additional sprinkle of salt and pepper.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the egg sets and puffs up and becomes nice and golden. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting into 4 slices. Enjoy!
Why We Recommend This Recipe:
1. Lean Protein from Turkey Bacon and Eggs
- Turkey bacon provides a leaner source of protein compared to regular bacon. While the eggs are a high-quality protein source, containing all nine essential amino acids. They are also rich in vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D, choline, and B vitamins.
- The combination of turkey bacon and eggs helps provide a satisfying amount of protein, which is crucial for muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you full for longer.
2. Fiber and Micronutrients from Vegetables
- Spinach, bell pepper, tomato, and jalapeño are all rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Spinach is high in vitamins A and K, folate, and iron. It’s also a good source of magnesium, which supports muscle and nerve function.
- Bell peppers are packed with vitamin C, which is essential for immune health and skin integrity.
- Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a potent antioxidant linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease and cancer.
- Jalapeños provide capsaicin, which can boost metabolism and have anti-inflammatory properties.
3. Healthy Fats
- Olive oil adds healthy monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health and may help improve cholesterol levels.
- Cheese adds some fat, but it’s also a source of calcium and protein.
4. Low-Carb and Nutrient-Dense Potatoes
- The Yukon Gold potatoes are used in the crust, which provides a great source and amount of carbohydrates. While potatoes are starchy, they are also a good source of potassium, fiber (if the skin is left on), and vitamin C.
The recipe is highly adaptable. You can swap out turkey bacon for another type of lean protein (like chicken sausage or ham), use a different type of cheese, or experiment with different vegetables based on personal taste or dietary needs.
Recipe by Ambitious Kitchen
Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 slice
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 13.8 g
- Protein: 16g
- Fat: 9.5g
- Fiber: 2.3g
