High-Protein Breakfast Bowl

While eggs offer plenty of protein, you can make a satisfying, protein-infused breakfast without them. This high-protein breakfast bowl includes black beans, yogurt, and Monterey Jack cheese, providing plenty of this important nutrient to keep you feeling full and energized throughout the morning – and to help maintain the health of your muscles.

High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl

Serves 3

Active Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/4 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
1 avocado, sliced
6 tablespoons pico de gallo
6 tablespoons reduced-fat Greek-style yogurt
6 tablespoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
3 tablespoons sliced pickled jalapeños
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 corn tortillas, warmed

Directions:

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper, onion, cumin, oregano, paprika and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are golden and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add beans; cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
Divide the bean mixture among three bowls. Top each bowl with avocado slices, 2 tablespoons each pico de gallo and yogurt and cheese, 1 tablespoon each jalapeños and cilantro and drizzle of lime juice. Serve each bowl with one tortilla.

Recipe nutrition per serving: 391 Calories, Total Fat: 17 g, Saturated Fat: 5 g, Cholesterol: 16 mg, Carbohydrates: 47 g, Fiber: 15 g, Total Sugars: 5 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 18 g, Sodium: 397 mg, Potassium: 966 mg, Iron: 4 mg, Calcium: 246 mg.

EatingWell is a magazine and website devoted to healthy eating as a way of life. Online at www.eatingwell.com.

Eat more hearty and healthy breakfasts on Seniors Guide:
Loaded Breakfast Casserole