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Power Up Your Mornings with This Poached Egg & Veggie Brekkie Bowl

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Power Up Your Mornings with This Poached Egg & Veggie Brekkie Bowl
Recipe Overview
Prep - min
Cook - min
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup ½-inch cubes sweet potatoes ((cut into ½-inch cubes))
  • 2 tbsp raw coconut oil or ghee (clarified butter) ((melted, separated))
  • ½ tsp smoked sea salt ((plus more as needed))
  • 2 cups ¼-inch cubes mixed nonstarchy veggies (zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions) ((chopped into ¼-inch cubes))
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ½ tsp chipotle pepper chile flakes ((use red pepper flake if chipotle is unavailable))
  • 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper ((plus more as needed))
  • 2 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 whole large eggs
  • ½ avocado ((cut into small chunks))
  • Smoked sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or aluminum foil.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl, toss the sweet potato cubes with 1 tablespoon of the coconut oil and the smoked sea salt. Spread evenly in one layer on over lined the prepared baking sheet and roast until fork-tender and slightly crisped, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3
    In a medium skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium high heat. Add and sauté the chopped veggies and cook, stirring, until just tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, about 1 minute. Season all the veggies with the chipotle pepper flakes and black pepper. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4
    In the meantime, fill a 2-quart saucepan with 2 inches of water and add the vinegar. Bring the water to a slow boil over high heat. Crack each egg separately into a strainer (this will make the eggs beautifully uniform) and carefully coax them into the water, keeping the yolk from breaking. With a long-handled spoon, gently swirl the water, creating a “whirlpool” to help keep the egg whites together. Set a timer for 5 minutes for soft-poached perfection. Remove the eggs from the water with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess water.
  5. 5
    To assemble each bowl, spoon the mixed veggies into half the bowl, the sweet potatoes into one-quarter, and the chopped avocado into the remaining quarter. Place one egg in the middle of each bowl. Finish the egg with a little smoked salt and black pepper and enjoy the yolky lusciousness.
Note: Adjust spices to taste. Enjoy your meal!
About the Chef
Mareya Ibrahim

The Fit Foodie

Award-winning chef, author, and nutrition expert dedicated to proving that healthy food can be irresistible.

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