Ingredients
Vegetables and Spices
- 1 ½ teaspoons avocado or olive oil
- 1 sweet potato, cubed (~2 cups diced)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed fennel
- ¼ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of cayenne
- ½ small red onion, diced or thinly sliced (about ½ cup)
- ½ red bell pepper, diced or thinly sliced (about 2/3 cup)
- 3 cups spinach leaves
Egg Mixture
- 8 large eggs
- Fine salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings
- Avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a skillet, heat the avocado or olive oil over medium heat. Add the cubed sweet potatoes and sauté until they begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season veggies: Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, crushed fennel, ground sage, salt, black pepper, and cayenne over the sweet potatoes. Stir well to coat and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release the flavors.
- Add onions and peppers: Incorporate the diced or sliced red onion and red bell pepper into the skillet. Cook until they soften, around 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix in spinach: Add the fresh spinach leaves to the skillet and cook just until they wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Remove the vegetable mixture from heat and set aside.
- Prepare egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the 8 large eggs thoroughly. Season with fine salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Combine ingredients: Pour the cooked vegetable mixture into the bowl with the eggs and mix gently to combine all components evenly.
- Bake the casserole: Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or cooking spray. Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the dish and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is lightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing. Optionally, garnish with sliced avocado on top for extra creaminess and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute spinach with kale or Swiss chard if preferred.
- If you want a dairy version, sprinkle some shredded cheese on top before baking.
- For added protein, consider adding cooked sausage or bacon pieces.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the microwave.
- Adjust spices according to your taste, especially cayenne for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
