24 High-Protein Breakfasts Without Eggs
These egg-free breakfasts use Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta, turkey, chicken sausage, salmon, oats, fruit, potatoes, and whole-food grains.

Every recipe uses olive oil instead of seed oils and contains no soy or tofu. All recipes are egg-free; check bread, wraps, sausage, and packaged foods to confirm they contain no egg.
Before you begin
Cooking times are estimates. Cook poultry and ground meat to 165°F and seafood to 145°F. Follow package directions for grains and packaged ingredients.
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- 1. Greek Yogurt Parfait
- 2. Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl
- 3. Yogurt Overnight Oats
- 4. Smoked Salmon Toast
- 5. Turkey Breakfast Patties
- 6. Ricotta Toast
- 7. Chicken Sausage Potato Bowl
- 8. Yogurt Chia Pudding
- 9. Cottage Cheese Berry Bowl
- 10. Turkey Sweet Potato Hash
- 11. Greek Yogurt Banana Bowl
- 12. Chicken Breakfast Wrap
- 13. Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
- 14. Ricotta Peach Bowl
- 15. Yogurt Apple Oats
- 16. Smoked Salmon Cottage Cheese Bowl
- 17. Turkey Quinoa Bowl
- 18. Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Bowl
- 19. Chicken Sausage Sweet Potatoes
- 20. Cottage Cheese Pineapple Bowl
- 21. Ricotta Berry Toast
- 22. Turkey Breakfast Rice Bowl
- 23. Yogurt Mango Chia Bowl
- 24. Chicken Potato Hash
1. Greek Yogurt Parfait
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cups chopped vegetables or fruit appropriate to the dish
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
2. Cottage Cheese Fruit Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
3. Yogurt Overnight Oats
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups certified gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
4. Smoked Salmon Toast
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 8 slices gluten-free bread or 4 gluten-free wraps
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
5. Turkey Breakfast Patties
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 4 cups chopped vegetables or fruit appropriate to the dish
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
6. Ricotta Toast
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups part-skim ricotta
- 8 slices gluten-free bread or 4 gluten-free wraps
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
7. Chicken Sausage Potato Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fully cooked chicken sausage
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes or sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
8. Yogurt Chia Pudding
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 4 cups chopped vegetables or fruit appropriate to the dish
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
9. Cottage Cheese Berry Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
10. Turkey Sweet Potato Hash
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes or sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
11. Greek Yogurt Banana Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
12. Chicken Breakfast Wrap
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken
- 8 slices gluten-free bread or 4 gluten-free wraps
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
13. Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 8 slices gluten-free bread or 4 gluten-free wraps
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
14. Ricotta Peach Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups part-skim ricotta
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
15. Yogurt Apple Oats
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups certified gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
16. Smoked Salmon Cottage Cheese Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
17. Turkey Quinoa Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
18. Greek Yogurt Peanut Butter Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
19. Chicken Sausage Sweet Potatoes
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 ounces fully cooked chicken sausage
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes or sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
20. Cottage Cheese Pineapple Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
21. Ricotta Berry Toast
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups part-skim ricotta
- 8 slices gluten-free bread or 4 gluten-free wraps
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
22. Turkey Breakfast Rice Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds lean ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
23. Yogurt Mango Chia Bowl
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or certified gluten-free grain
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Divide the ingredients among four jars, bowls, or plates. Stir or layer as appropriate, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
24. Chicken Potato Hash
Servings: 4 Prep: 10–15 minutes Cook: 0–40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds potatoes or sweet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups chopped vegetables or fruit
- 1 teaspoon herbs, paprika, or cinnamon appropriate to the dish
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or chopped fresh herbs
Instructions
- Wash and cut the produce. Prepare cooked grains if needed, and keep raw proteins separate from ready-to-eat ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the protein until safely done, add the potatoes or vegetables, cover as needed, and cook until tender.
- Finish with lemon juice or fresh herbs, taste, and adjust the seasoning. Divide into four servings.
- Cool cooked portions promptly and refrigerate covered for up to four days.
Variation: Swap in a similar seasonal vegetable or fruit without changing the main protein quantity.
Planning tips
- Prep sturdy vegetables and grains in advance.
- Keep fresh toppings separate until serving.
- Freeze extra cooked portions if you will not use them within four days.
