I wanted to create a tasty casserole that incorporated all of the slow carb features and that could be made ahead. I was inspired by the breakfast casseroles seen on the internet and came up with this adaptation, loosely based on this recipe at Paleo OMG.
This dish has the perfect amount of creaminess to the eggs, spice from the chorizo and other added yummies and of course is healthy! This is a great way to incorporate all of the slow carb principles without having to have anything green for breakfast. This is a great way to start the day.
Here's what I came up with!
Slow Carb Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients
5 eggs
4 egg whites
1/4 lb chorizo
1 onion diced
1/4 lb Jimmy Dean turkey breakfast sausage crumbles
14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes with juices drained
1 can reduced sodium dark kidney beans
Pinch Cayenne
Pinch Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Add the chorizo and sausage and onion to a preheated, large non-stick skillet. Allow the onion and chorizo to mingle and cook together until the chorizo is cooked through and crumbly (about 15 minutes).
Add the kidney beans and spices and allow to cook together for about 5 minutes. Add the drained tomatoes and an extra layer of salt and pepper and allow to cook for another 5 or so minutes.
While the meat, bean and tomato mixture is cooking whisk the eggs, egg whites and salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
Turn the heat off of the pan and little by little add the mixture to the eggs to gently warm the eggs so they don't cook.
Place the egg mixture into a greased 8x8 pan and toss in the oven for 30 minutes or until the mixture doesn't jiggle any longer.
Let it cool, slice into individual pieces and toss in the fridge! Microwave for a minute or so the next day and enjoy!
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