Low Sodium Savory Breakfast Egg Bake

Start your day off right with this Low Sodium Savory Breakfast Egg Bake, a wholesome and heart-conscious dish packed with vibrant vegetables and protein-rich eggs. This easy-to-make recipe combines sautéed spinach, red bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions with creamy low sodium cheese and a hint of dried thyme for a burst of flavor without the added salt. Perfect for meal prep or a leisurely brunch, this egg bake is baked to golden perfection in just 30 minutes and serves six hearty portions. It’s a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a satisfying breakfast while keeping sodium levels in check.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 2 cups fresh spinach
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup yellow onion
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.75 cup low sodium cheese

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Chop the fresh spinach, red bell pepper, and mushrooms into small pieces.

Step 3

Finely chop the yellow onion and garlic.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.

Step 6

Add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté for another 3 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Step 8

Season the vegetable mixture with black pepper and dried thyme. Remove from heat.

Step 9

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

Step 10

Lightly oil a 9x9 inch baking dish.

Step 11

Spread the sautéed vegetables evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 12

Pour the egg and milk mixture over the vegetables.

Step 13

Sprinkle the low sodium cheese evenly over the top.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the egg bake is set and the top is golden brown.

Step 15

Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing into pieces.

Step 16

Serve warm and enjoy your low sodium savory breakfast egg bake.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1171.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1496.7

Total Fat 100.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
Cholesterol 1627.2mg	0%
Sodium 1228.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 109.1g	0%

Vitamin D 420.1IU	0%
Calcium 1771.6mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 2036.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 28.8%

Carbs: 11.9%