Name: Taco Breakfast Bowl
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 large eggs; pinch of salt and black pepper; To Serve:; 2 cups of fresh baby spinach; 50g of avocado, diced; 12 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 spring onions, chopped; 1 small onion; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 400g can of chopped tomatoes; pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon of tomato paste; 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar; pinch of red chilli flakes (add more or less depending on your preferred spice level); fresh chopped coriander (cilantro); cooking oil spray; 200g of extra lean ground chicken or turkey; 1 teaspoon of cumin; 1 teaspoon of Mexican chilli powder; 1/2 teaspoon of paprika; 1/2 teaspoon of onion and; 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon of oregano,; pinch of cayenne; pinch of salt and pepper; 1/2 tablespoon of tomato puree; 1/4 cup of water,; salt and black Pepper; 300g of sweet potato, diced into smallish cubes; 1/2 teaspoon of paprika

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Taco Breakfast Bowl - lean seasoned ground turkey with sweet potato, spicy tomatoes, spinach, avocado and perfectly scrambled eggs for a filling high protein start to the day.

turkey taco meat, eggs, spinach, sweet potato, avocado, tomatoes in a bowl with additional bowl in background with scattered tomatoes and half an avocado

Healthy Protein Breakfast Bowl

Often when rushed for time we grab the quickest convenient item for breakfast, more often than not a bowl of cereal or a slice of toast and while that is perfectly fine, it's not really going to keep you well satiated and is more likely to cause you to grab for more quick.

A filling bowl like this taco breakfast bowl can be prepped in advance, so all that you need to do is cook up you eggs, warm up the rest and it's ready to dig in and enjoy almost as fast as pouring a bowl of cereal and milk.

I always find that whenever I eat a good protein rich breakfast like this, the rest of my day continues to be good choices, as I am not hungry or having cravings for unhealthy snacks or sugar.

Calories in Taco Breakfast Bowl

This recipe serves 2 and is 492 calories per serving.

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close up of turkey taco meat, eggs, spinach, sweet potato, avocado, tomatoes in a bowl with additional bowl in background with scattered tomatoes and half an avocado

Ingredients Notes

To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:

Sweet potato: Sweet potato adds natural sweetness and makes the bowl extra filling. Dice into small even cubes so they roast evenly.
Ground chicken or turkey: Lean ground chicken or turkey works perfectly for a lighter taco-style filling while still packed with flavour.
Onion and garlic: Add savoury depth and help build flavour throughout the turkey and spicy tomato mixture.
Chopped tomatoes and tomato paste: Create a rich lightly spicy tomato sauce that works perfectly with the taco flavours.
Eggs: Add protein and make the bowl extra satisfying and filling.
Baby spinach: Adds freshness and extra greens to the bowl.
Avocado: Adds creaminess and balances the spice beautifully.
Grape or cherry tomatoes: Add freshness and bursts of sweetness.
Spring onions and fresh coriander (cilantro): Add freshness, colour, and extra flavour when scattered over the finished bowls.
Seasonings: The paprika, cumin, Mexican chilli powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, chilli flakes, sea salt, and black pepper all help create those warm smoky taco flavours with a little heat.
Balsamic vinegar: Adds a little sweetness and depth to the spicy tomato mixture.
Cooking oil spray: Used to roast the sweet potato and soften the vegetables while keeping the recipe lighter.

Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.

See the recipe card for specific quantities and instructions.

Variations and Substitutes

There are plenty of easy ways to adapt this taco breakfast turkey bowl depending on what you have on hand.

Ground turkey can be swapped for ground chicken, lean beef, pork, or lean sausage meat.
Sweet potato can be replaced with butternut squash, white potatoes, baby potatoes, or roasted regular potatoes.
Add black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans for extra fibre and protein.
Baby spinach can be swapped for kale, rocket, romaine lettuce, or shredded cabbage.
Avocado can be replaced with guacamole.
Add extra vegetables like peppers, sweetcorn, mushrooms, courgette, or jalapeños.
Feta, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend all work well sprinkled over the bowls.
Adjust the spice level with extra cayenne, chilli flakes, hot sauce, or fresh chilli.
Scrambled eggs can be replaced with fried eggs or poached eggs if preferred.

Make Ahead Bowls

These taco breakfast bowls are perfect for meal prep. You can prepare the sweet potato, taco turkey, spicy tomatoes, and scrambled eggs ahead of time and store them in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

When ready to eat, simply reheat the warm ingredients and assemble the bowls with the fresh spinach, avocado, tomatoes, spring onions, and coriander just before serving for the best texture and freshness.

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Recipe Card

Yield: SERVES 2

Taco Breakfast Bowl

Taco Breakfast Bowl - lean seasoned ground turkey with sweet potato, spicy tomatoes, spinach, avocado and perfectly scrambled eggs for a filling high protein start to the day.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the sweet potato:

300g of sweet potato, diced into smallish cubes
½ teaspoon of paprika
pinch of garlic powder
pinch of sea salt
cooking oil spray

For the Taco Ground Turkey

200g of extra lean ground chicken or turkey
1 teaspoon of cumin
1 teaspoon of Mexican chilli powder
½ teaspoon of paprika
½ teaspoon of onion and
½ teaspoon of garlic powder
½ teaspoon of oregano,
pinch of cayenne
pinch of salt and pepper
½ tablespoon of tomato puree
¼ cup of water,
salt and black Pepper

For the Spicy Tomatoes

1 small onion
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 400g can of chopped tomatoes
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon of tomato paste
½ tablespoon of balsamic vinegar
pinch of red chilli flakes (add more or less depending on your preferred spice level)
fresh chopped coriander (cilantro)
cooking oil spray

For the scrambled eggs

4 large eggs
pinch of salt and black pepper
To Serve:
2 cups of fresh baby spinach
50g of avocado, diced
12 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
2 spring onions, chopped

Instructions

For the sweet potato:

Preheat oven to 200c (180c fan), 400f or gas mark 6
Add the sweet potato to a baking tray lined with parchment paper, add the seasonings and a spray of cooking oil spray and toss to coat.
Spread out on the tray evenly spaced and spray over the top with more cooking oil spray
Place in the oven and bake for approx minutes until cooked and lightly golden. (approx 30-35 minutes)

For the Taco Ground Turkey

Heat a frying pan over a medium high heat, add the ground turkey and fry until browned.
Add in the seasoning and toss to coat.
Add the tomato paste and water and stir until the turkey is evenly coated and cooked through. Approx 8-10 minutes in total.

For the Spicy Tomatoes

Spray a frying pan over a medium high heat with some cooking oil spray, add the onions and a pinch of salt and fry until translucent and golden.
Add in the garlic and red chilli flakes and fry for a further 30 secs to infuse the flavour, add a little splash of water to prevent burning/sticking if needed.
Add in the can of chopped tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and tomato paste, and cook until it reduces down and thickens to a relish type sauce. Set aside.

For the scrambled eggs

Crack the eggs into a cold non-stick saucepan and whisk until all combined. (do not season).
Add the pan to a low heat, and as they start to cooking, remove at intervals giving a gentle stir. The eggs are ready when silky and creamy in appearance.
Season with salt and black pepper once cooked.
To make the taco breakfast bowl.
If you have made any of the components in advance like the day before, heat these up first, I normally do this while I am cooking the eggs.
Add a cup of baby spinach to a bowl with 25g of diced avocado, 6 halved tomatoes, chopped spring onions, then the taco meat, ¼ of the spicy tomatoes, baked sweet potato cubes, and lastly your perfectly cooked scrambled eggs. Repeat with second bowl. Dig in and Enjoy.
If you want this to serve more, just double or triple up ingredients as needed, you will have some spicy tomatoes leftover if making for 2 as per the recipe. I just tub this up and keep in the fridge, and warm up when I want some with eggs for breakfast.

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Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1 SERVING (BREAKFAST BOWL)
Amount Per Serving Calories 492Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 26gCholesterol 432mgSodium 661mgCarbohydrates 49gFiber 10.3gSugar 14.6gProtein 37.2g

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