Turkey and Spinach Breakfast Quinoa Bake

Name: Turkey and Spinach Breakfast Quinoa Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean); 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil; 1 red bell pepper (medium, finely diced); 2 cup baby spinach (chopped); 0.25 cup scallion greens (green parts only, thinly sliced); 0.33 cup quinoa (dry, rinsed); 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed; 1 cup liquid egg whites; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Hearty baked protein squares loaded with lean ground turkey, fluffy quinoa, nutrient-dense spinach, and sweet bell peppers.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Medium
Cost: $5.63/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Low-FODMAP
High-Protein
High-Fiber
Low-Sugar

Ingredients

0.5 pound ground turkey (93% lean)
1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil
1 red bell pepper (medium, finely diced)
2 cup baby spinach (chopped)
0.25 cup scallion greens (green parts only, thinly sliced)
0.33 cup quinoa (dry, rinsed)
2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 cup liquid egg whites
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Combine 1/3 cup dry quinoa with 2/3 cup water in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 12 minutes until water is absorbed.
Heat 1 tablespoon garlic-infused olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 pound ground turkey and 1 medium diced red bell pepper, cooking for 6 minutes until meat is browned and cooked through.
Stir in 2 cups chopped baby spinach and 1/4 cup scallion greens, cooking for 1 minute until spinach is wilted, then remove from heat.
In a large bowl, whisk 1 cup liquid egg whites with 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Fold the cooked quinoa and turkey vegetable mixture into the egg white mixture, then pour into the prepared baking dish.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 22 minutes until set in the center and golden around the edges.

Notes

Portions slice easily once cooled. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days and microwave for 60 to 90 seconds to reheat.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 466
Protein: 41.4 g
Carbohydrates: 27.9 g
Fat: 19.5 g
Fiber: 6.9 g
Sodium: 902 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
Sugar: 6 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg