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High Protein Breakfast

  • Author: Ava
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Kickstart your day with this energizing high protein breakfast that combines farm-fresh eggs, vibrant spinach, tangy feta cheese, and crispy bacon. Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this dish is quick to prepare and visually stunning. Enjoy a burst of flavor while fueling your body for whatever the day has in store!


Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 slices bacon or turkey bacon

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients and chop the bacon into small pieces.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon but keep the grease.
  3. Add spinach and cherry tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for about 3 minutes until wilted.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour whisked eggs over the veggies in the skillet, add back the bacon, and sprinkle feta on top. Cook on low heat until eggs are set but creamy (about 5 minutes).
  6. Serve warm, garnished with extra feta if desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 380mg

Keywords: Substitute regular bacon with turkey bacon for a leaner option. Customize by adding herbs like chives or parsley for freshness. For meal prep, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.