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Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls
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Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls

Tex-Mex Healthy Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls — Protein-Packed & Make-Ahead
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 Bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American / Tex-Mex
Calories: 465

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Vegetables
  • 24 oz 680 g baby gold potatoes, quartered
  • 4 medium bell peppers diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Spicy Chicken
  • 1.5 lb 680 g lean ground chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 –2 teaspoons chili or Tex-Mex seasoning of choice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Eggs
  • 10 large eggs or egg whites to reduce calories
  • Splash of milk optional to scramble
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • Cotija or shredded cheese
  • Fresh salsa or salsa verde
  • Chopped cilantro or green onions
  • Hot sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a large sheet pan
  2. Toss potatoes, peppers, and onion with half the olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper
  3. Spread veggies in a single layer on the sheet pan
  4. Roast until tender and golden, about 30–35 minutes
  5. While veggies roast, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat
  6. Cook ground chicken, seasoning with Tex-Mex spices, until fully browned and fragrant
  7. Remove chicken and set aside once done
  8. In the same skillet, scramble eggs with salt and pepper until just set
  9. Divide roasted veggies, seasoned chicken, and scrambled eggs evenly into 6–8 meal prep containers
  10. Add optional toppings such as cheese, salsa, and cilantro
  11. Cover and refrigerate or freeze portions for later

Notes

  • Protein: ~42 g
  • Carbohydrates: ~31 g
  • Fat: ~17 g
  • Fiber: ~5 g
  • Sugar: ~4 g
  • Sodium: ~730 mg (varies by seasoning)