High-Protein Veggie Egg Bake
Quick Description
A fluffy, protein-packed egg bake loaded with colorful veggies, melty cheese, and savory flavor. Perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a healthy low-carb meal.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: ~40–45 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Cook Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Sauté onion, peppers, and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes
- Add spinach last and cook until wilted
3. Mix Eggs
In a bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
4. Assemble
- Spread cooked veggies evenly in baking dish
- Pour egg mixture over
- Sprinkle cheese on top
5. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes until:
- Center is set
- Top is lightly golden
6. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes
- Slice and serve
Additional Notes
- Don’t overbake or it gets dry
- Great for meal prep — slice and store
- Add cooked meat if you want extra protein
Variations
- High Protein Boost: Add cottage cheese or egg whites
- Keto Version: Already low-carb
- Meat Lovers: Add sausage or chicken
Storage
Reheat: Microwave or ovenQuick Description
Fridge: 4 days
Freezer: 1–2 months
A fluffy, protein-packed egg bake loaded with colorful veggies, melty cheese, and savory flavor. Perfect for breakfast, meal prep, or a healthy low-carb meal.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 6–8
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: ~40–45 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- ½ cup red onion, chopped
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
2. Cook Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a pan
- Sauté onion, peppers, and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes
- Add spinach last and cook until wilted
3. Mix Eggs
In a bowl, whisk:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning
4. Assemble
- Spread cooked veggies evenly in baking dish
- Pour egg mixture over
- Sprinkle cheese on top
5. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes until:
- Center is set
- Top is lightly golden
6. Cool & Serve
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes
- Slice and serve
Additional Notes
- Don’t overbake or it gets dry
- Great for meal prep — slice and store
- Add cooked meat if you want extra protein
Variations
- High Protein Boost: Add cottage cheese or egg whites
- Keto Version: Already low-carb
- Meat Lovers: Add sausage or chicken
Storage
- Fridge: 4 days
- Freezer: 1–2 months
- Reheat: Microwave or oven
