Description
Start your day with these delicious High Protein Vegetarian Breakfast Sandwiches. Packed with nutritious ingredients like eggs, spinach, bell peppers, and avocado, these sandwiches are a satisfying and protein-rich way to fuel your morning.
Ingredients
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For the Sandwiches:
- 4 whole grain English muffins, split and toasted
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup cooked spinach (squeezed dry)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- Hot sauce or salsa (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and sauté until softened. Stir in the spinach.
- Cook the Eggs: Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook until just set. Mix in the cottage cheese.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Layer the egg mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted English muffin. Top with cheddar cheese, avocado slices, and optional hot sauce or salsa.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for a quick breakfast on the go.
Notes
- Consider using egg whites or a plant-based egg substitute for lower cholesterol.
- These sandwiches can be reheated in the microwave for 30–60 seconds.
- Customize with sliced tomato or vegan cheese for a different twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
