Turkey Sausage Breakfast Bowl

This is a one-skillet breakfast: turkey sausage browned with bell peppers and spinach, then scrambled together with eggs and served hot in bowls. It takes 25 minutes, with 10 for prep and 15 at the stove, and the recipe makes 4 servings. Each bowl has 25 grams of protein and 8 grams of carbohydrates on the card.

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Everything cooks in the same pan, so there is little to wash up. The vegetables are easy to change, and the bowl keeps well for meal prep.

What Goes in the Skillet

The full list is in the recipe card at the bottom.

• Turkey sausage (1 pound): the base of the bowl. It browns well over medium heat and gives the eggs their savory flavor.
• Eggs (4 large): scrambled into the sausage and vegetables, they bind everything together.
• Diced bell peppers (1 cup): add color, crunch and some sweetness against the sausage.
• Chopped spinach (1 cup): it wilts down quickly and mixes in with the other ingredients.
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon): for cooking the vegetables.
• Garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), salt and pepper: whisked into the eggs.

Cooking It

Cook the sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Medium heat lets it brown evenly without burning. Add the olive oil, peppers and spinach and cook until the vegetables soften.

Whisk the eggs with the garlic powder, salt and pepper, pour them into the skillet and scramble them with the sausage and vegetables until cooked through. Serve hot in bowls.

• A splash of milk or cream in the eggs makes them fluffier.
• Take the skillet off the heat just before the eggs are fully cooked. The heat left in the pan finishes them, so they stay soft and creamy.
• Cut any extra vegetables to a similar size so they cook evenly.

Ways to Change It

• More vegetables: zucchini, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, kale or diced tomatoes.
• Heat: diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
• Cheese: shredded cheddar or feta on top just before serving.

Serving and Meal Prep

Whole grain toast works with the bowl, with a light spread of avocado or a little butter. Fresh fruit adds sweetness next to the savory sausage. Hot sauce, salsa or a spoonful of pesto on top give the bowl more flavor.

It also works as lunch or dinner. For meal prep, make a larger batch and keep individual servings in the refrigerator, then reheat them in the morning. You can also store the components separately and put the bowls together when you want to eat.

Time and Nutrition

Prep takes 10 minutes and cooking takes 15, for 25 minutes in total. Each serving has about 320 calories, 20 grams of fat (6 grams saturated), 8 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 2 grams of sugar, 25 grams of protein and 600 milligrams of sodium. If you track sodium, note the 600 milligrams per bowl.

FAQ

What is a turkey sausage breakfast bowl?

A hearty skillet meal of turkey sausage, eggs and vegetables. It is quick to make and easy to customize.

How many servings does it make?

Four, each in its own bowl.

Can I change the vegetables?

Yes. Zucchini, kale or diced tomatoes can replace or join the peppers and spinach.

Is it gluten-free?

Yes, as long as you use gluten-free turkey sausage.

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