Description
A hearty and nutritious breakfast bowl featuring roasted sweet potatoes, zucchini, scrambled eggs, and a refreshing tomato avocado salad. This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats to keep you full and energized all morning. Perfect for a balanced start to your day!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tomato Avocado Salad:
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup minced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lime peel
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt (to taste)
For the Sweet Potato and Zucchini:
- 2 tablespoons of grapeseed oil or avocado oil (or enough to coat the pan as needed.)
- 1 sweet potato (chopped into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 zucchini (chopped into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (mild)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional, to add extra heat.)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For the Scrambled Eggs:
- 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil or avocado oil (or as needed to coat the pan)
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional for Serving:
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Mexican-style hot sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Tomato Avocado Salad:
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, minced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle with grapeseed or avocado oil, and add the grated lime peel and lime juice.
- Season with salt to taste. Mix gently and set aside to let the flavors meld while preparing the rest of the bowl.
Cook the Sweet Potato and Zucchini:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of grapeseed or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sweet potato cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8-10 minutes, until they begin to soften.
- Add the zucchini cubes to the skillet and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until both the sweet potato and zucchini are tender.
- Season with ground cumin, coriander, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper (if using), and salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the vegetables to evenly coat them in the spices and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and set aside.
Make the Scrambled Eggs:
- In a separate pan, heat 1 teaspoon of grapeseed or avocado oil over medium-low heat.
- Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring gently, until just set.
Assemble the Breakfast Bowl:
- Divide the cooked sweet potato and zucchini mixture into bowls.
- Top each bowl with a portion of scrambled eggs and a generous scoop of the tomato avocado salad.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a drizzle of Mexican-style hot sauce if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the breakfast bowls immediately and enjoy the combination of hearty vegetables, creamy eggs, and fresh salad.
- It’s a balanced, nutritious meal to kickstart your day!
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Replace scrambled eggs with tofu scramble or roasted chickpeas.
- Add Extra Protein: Top with grilled chicken, turkey sausage, or black beans.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Scrambled eggs are best eaten fresh.
- Spice Level: Adjust cayenne pepper and chili powder based on your heat preference.
- Oil Substitute: You can use olive oil or coconut oil instead of grapeseed or avocado oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired