Ingredients
– 2 large eggs
– 1/4 cup cottage cheese
– 1 small sweet potato diced or 1/2 medium sweet potato, about 3/4 cup cooked
– 1/2 small avocado diced or 1/4 of a medium or large avocado
– 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens
– 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
– 1 squeeze fresh lemon
– Salsa or hot sauce, optional, to taste
– Everything Bagel seasoning, optional, to taste
– Red pepper flakes, optional, to taste
– Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1-First Step: Get the oven and pan ready Start by preheating your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spray it lightly with olive oil spray. This keeps cleanup simple and helps the sweet potatoes roast nicely without sticking. While the oven heats, wash, peel, and cut the sweet potato into 1-inch cubes. If you are short on time, pre-cut sweet potatoes are a smart shortcut and work just as well. Toss the cubes with 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper until every piece is lightly coated.
2-Second Step: Roast the sweet potatoes Spread the seasoned sweet potatoes on the prepared sheet pan in a single layer. Give them enough space so they roast instead of steam. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, flipping them halfway through for even browning. You want them tender on the inside with a lightly golden edge. Roasting the potatoes ahead of time is also a great meal prep trick. If you make a batch the night before, breakfast comes together even faster the next morning.
3-Third Step: Scramble the eggs with cottage cheese While the potatoes cook, crack the 2 large eggs on a flat surface and whisk them in a bowl with a spoonful of the 1/4 cup cottage cheese, plus salt and black pepper. A flat surface helps reduce shell bits, which is always nice when you are in a hurry. Heat a nonstick skillet over low to medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil or butter, and spray the skillet with olive oil even if it is nonstick. That little step helps stop sticking and makes stirring easier. Pour in the egg mixture, then use a rubber spatula to push the eggs from the edges toward the center. Keep the heat gentle so the eggs stay soft and creamy. When they are almost set, remove them from the heat because they will finish cooking in the pan.
4-Fourth Step: Cook the greens In the same skillet, add a little more olive oil if needed. Add the 1 cup baby spinach or mixed greens and sautรฉ just until wilted. This only takes a minute or two. Right at the end, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to wake up the flavor and give the greens a bright finish. This part adds a fresh contrast to the creamy eggs and roasted sweet potatoes. It is a small step, but it really helps the bowl taste balanced.
5-Final Step: Assemble and top the bowl Now it is time to build your Brekky Bowl. Add the scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, remaining cottage cheese, diced avocado, and greens to a bowl. Sprinkle Everything Bagel seasoning over the avocado and cottage cheese if you like a savory finish. Add salsa or hot sauce to the eggs for extra flavor, then finish with red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper as desired. Serve right away while the eggs are warm and the potatoes are still toasty. If you want more breakfast inspiration for the week, check out these handy crispy potatoes for breakfast ideas that pair well with eggs and greens.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Roast sweet potatoes ahead for 5-min assembly on rushed days.
๐ฅ Cook eggs low-slow for fluffiest texture; add cottage cheese for extra creaminess.
๐ฅ Use ripe avocado; season generously for flavor pop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Roasted
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free,High-Protein,Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 416mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 416mg
