High Protein Breakfast Bowl

Why make this recipe

This High Protein Breakfast Bowl is a fantastic way to kickstart your day with a nutritious meal. Packed with protein from ground turkey and eggs, and supplemented with cottage cheese, this bowl keeps you full and energized. The combination of savory ingredients and optional toppings allows for easy customization, so you can tailor it to your taste. It’s not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare, making it an ideal breakfast option for busy mornings.

How to make High Protein Breakfast Bowl

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil – divided
• 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• 3-4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese – 2%-4%
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shredded potatoes – like Simply Potatoes
• Optional toppings – chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley, avocado, Mexican shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes or salsa

Directions:

1. Heat a skillet to medium heat on the stovetop with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add the ground turkey and break it up in the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula. Season the meat with taco seasoning and cook until it is no longer pink. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
2. In a medium bowl, crack the eggs, add the cottage cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs until fully combined. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat on the stovetop with 1 pat of butter to coat the pan. Add the eggs to the pan and fold and cook until fluffy. Remove and set aside.
3. Wipe out the pan used for the meat and heat it again to medium heat with the remaining olive oil. Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture. Add the potatoes to the hot pan, season with salt and pepper, and press them down. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden, then break them up and flip to cook evenly.
4. Divide the eggs, turkey, and potatoes between two bowls. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

How to serve High Protein Breakfast Bowl

Serve the High Protein Breakfast Bowl warm. You can either keep it simple or get creative with your toppings. Add avocado for creaminess, fresh herbs for flavor, or cheese for extra richness. This bowl is very versatile, so feel free to mix and match according to your preferences!

How to store High Protein Breakfast Bowl

If you have leftovers, allow the bowl to cool down before storing. Place the components in airtight containers and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to eat, reheat in a skillet or microwave until warmed through.

Tips to make High Protein Breakfast Bowl

• For added nutrition, use sweet potatoes instead of regular shredded potatoes.
• To save time, you can meal prep the ground turkey and potatoes ahead of time.
• Adjust the taco seasoning to suit your taste. You can add more or less depending on your spice preference.

Variation

You can easily turn this High Protein Breakfast Bowl into a vegetarian dish by substituting ground turkey with black beans or sautéed vegetables. You can also use egg whites if you want to lower the cholesterol.

FAQs

Can I use frozen shredded potatoes?
Yes, frozen shredded potatoes work well. Just be sure to thaw and squeeze out any excess moisture before cooking.

Is this recipe gluten-free?
Yes, all the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free, making it suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
You can prepare the turkey and potatoes ahead of time. Store them in the fridge and just cook the eggs fresh in the morning for the best taste.

High Protein Breakfast Bowl

A nutritious breakfast bowl packed with protein from ground turkey and eggs, perfect for busy mornings with customizable toppings.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil – divided
• 1/2 lb ground turkey
• 1.5 tablespoons taco seasoning
• Salt and pepper – to taste
• 3-4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup cottage cheese – 2%-4%
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shredded potatoes like Simply Potatoes

Optional Toppings

• chopped fresh herbs like chives or parsley
• avocado
• Mexican shredded cheese
• chopped tomatoes or salsa

Method

 

Cooking the Turkey

1. Heat a skillet to medium heat on the stovetop with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil.
2. Add the ground turkey and break it up in the pan using a wooden spoon or spatula.
3. Season the meat with taco seasoning and cook until it is no longer pink.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

Cooking the Eggs

1. In a medium bowl, crack the eggs, add the cottage cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
2. Whisk the eggs until fully combined.
3. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat on the stovetop with 1 pat of butter to coat the pan.
4. Add the eggs to the pan and fold and cook until fluffy. Remove and set aside.

Cooking the Potatoes

1. Wipe out the pan used for the meat and heat it again to medium heat with the remaining olive oil.
2. Place the shredded potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
3. Add the potatoes to the hot pan, season with salt and pepper, and press them down.
4. Cook for 4-5 minutes until golden, then break them up and flip to cook evenly.

Serving

1. Divide the eggs, turkey, and potatoes between two bowls.
2. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

For added nutrition, use sweet potatoes instead of regular shredded potatoes. You can meal prep the ground turkey and potatoes ahead of time.