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A square slice of bell pepper and spinach egg bake featuring vibrant green spinach and red tomato pieces sits on a white plate. A vintage-style fork with a wooden handle rests beside the egg bake. The plate is placed on a light grey textured surface, with a white cloth napkin partially visible in the top left corner of the image.

Bell Pepper & Spinach Egg Bake

Renata Cauchon-Robles, MS, RDN and Danielle Gaffen, MS, RDN, CSDH, LD
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 117 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pan
  • 1 Baking Dish
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tsp Avocado Oil divided
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper
  • 2 cups Baby Spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 3 stalks Green Onion chopped
  • 8 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (204ºC). Grease a baking dish with half of the oil.
  • Add the remaining oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the peppers and cook for about five minutes or until just tender and starting to brown. Add the spinach, tomatoes, and green onion. Continue to cook until the spinach wilts. Transfer the vegetables to the prepared baking dish and arrange them in an even layer.
  • Add the eggs, water, and salt to a bowl and whisk well. Pour the egg mixture into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until the eggs have set and are firm to touch. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

Leftovers
 Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.
Serving Size
 An 8.5- x 11.5-inch baking dish was used to make six servings. You can also make this in a 9 x 9-inch baking dish.
More Flavor
 Use a plant-based or lactose-free milk instead of water. Season the vegetables with your favorite herbs and spices.
Veggies
 This recipe works well with nearly any vegetable. Use cooked sweet potato, red onion, or mushrooms instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 248mgSodium: 302mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2262IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Anticandida, beef-free, chicken-free, corn-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, grain-free, ketogenic, kosher, legume-free, low-glycemic, no added sugar, nut-free, Paleo, pescatarian, pork-free, seafood-free, soy-free, Specific Carbohydrate Diet, sugar-free, unprocessed, vegetarian