Southwest Egg Bake

This Southwest Egg Bake is what you make when you need a solid meal before the day gets busy. Lean turkey, eggs, veggies, and a little cheese pack protein and fiber without weighing you down. It reheats fast, holds up between calls, and works for breakfast, lunch, or “whatever time it is” meals.

Active Prep Time : 20 minutes

Makes: 6 servings

Price : $29.73 ($4.96/firefighter)*

Ingredients

1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp cumin
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
1 red onion, diced
12 large eggs
10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chiles)
1/3 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the turkey in olive oil until cooked through. Drain excess fat and season with chili powder, paprika, cayenne, oregano, cumin, and red wine vinegar. Set aside in a bowl.
Sauté the bell peppers and onion in the skillet until cooked through.
Whisk the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine the egg mixture, turkey, and peppers. Pour into a 9x13 pan and bake for 25-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Megan Lautz, MS, RD, CSCS, TSAC-F

Megan is a Registered Dietitian and coach who specializes in firefighter nutrition. Megan’s mission is to help firefighters perform better, recover faster, and enjoy long healthy retirements. Megan is the owner of RescueRD LLC, which provides nutrition seminars and coaching for tactical athletes across the country. Check out @Rescue.RD on Facebook and Instagram.

Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue Health & Wellness

Southwest Egg Bake