27 Breakfast Recipes With a Whole Serving of Veggies

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Start your day with a meal that’s loaded with veggies with these tasty dishes! Each of these satisfying breakfast recipes contains a whole serving of vegetables, so you’ll be on the right track early in the day. With options like savory casseroles, flavorful quiches and hearty grain bowls, you have plenty of choices to suit your tastes. Whip up dishes like our Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche and our Pesto Breakfast Sandwich to kick off your morning on a veggie-packed note.

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High-Protein Breakfast Casserole

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood.

This high-protein breakfast casserole is the best way to start your day, packed with eggs, cottage cheese and veggies. Cottage cheese adds a creamy texture, while earthy mushrooms, bell pepper and sautéed kale bring flavor to every bite.

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Black Bean & Pepper Jack Quiche

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This black bean quiche is perfect for an easy breakfast or brunch that can be prepared ahead of time and reheated in the microwave. The creamy egg filling is packed with fiber-rich black beans, sweet peppers and spicy pepper Jack cheese for a flavorful kick.

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Spinach & Feta English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell

A mashup between a breakfast sandwich and a strata, this dish layers split English muffins, creamy spinach, crumbled feta and a fluffy egg mixture. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy-to-make dish offers a stress-free way to kick off your weekend morning.

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Breakfast Dal Bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Lentil-based dal makes a filling breakfast packed with protein, fiber and essential nutrients, delivering lasting energy throughout your morning. Prepare this dal in advance and store it in the fridge for a convenient option to enjoy throughout the week, or freeze it to have on hand for an easy breakfast in the months ahead.

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Pesto Breakfast Sandwich

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Lydia Pursell, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

This vibrant green veggie pesto sandwich is the perfect way to get your day started. This 10-minute breakfast features microgreens, which are young vegetable sprouts harvested just after the first true leaves develop.

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Broccoli, Tomato & White Bean Quiche

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.

Photographer: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Hannah Grennwood.

This veggie-packed quiche is made without a crust, so it’s much quicker to prepare than a traditional quiche. The blend of tender roasted broccoli, juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy white beans creates a filling, protein-rich meal that’s both comforting and nourishing.

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Parmesan & Vegetable Muffin-Tin Omelets

These simple veggie muffin-tin "omelets" are easy to make in the morning—or mix up the batter the night before. They're perfect for company or to take for an easy breakfast on the go.

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Spinach, Feta & Egg-Stuffed Peppers

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

Bake eggs directly in a pepper for a gorgeous breakfast dish that all will enjoy. Use any colored bell pepper, just be sure to remove the seeds. Pair these stuffed peppers with your favorite fruit for a satisfying breakfast.

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Green Smoothie

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This vibrant smoothie is a refreshing way to start your day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana adds a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple bring natural sweetness and a bright, sunny taste.

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Get Your Greens Quiche

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

This crustless quiche is packed with nutrient-rich collard greens and broccoli, making it a delicious way to enjoy more veggies. Paired with nutty Gruyère cheese, the result is a quiche that comes together effortlessly and is a great make-ahead option.

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High-Protein Cottage Cheese Bowl

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This cottage cheese bowl is loaded with capers, dill and a soft-cooked egg for the ultimate high-protein meal. This bowl will keep you going strong throughout the morning, while an egg adds richness and even more staying power.

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Cauliflower Steaks with Poached Eggs & Pesto Hollandaise

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

This weekend-worthy breakfast features cauliflower “steaks” flavored with Italian seasoning and topped with sautéed kale, a poached egg and pesto-flavored hollandaise.

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Loaded Breakfast Baked Potato

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

These loaded baked potatoes are the ultimate comfort food worth waking up for. They take the best parts of a classic loaded baked potato—crispy skin, fluffy insides, melty cheese and smoky bacon—and make them breakfast-ready with a perfectly fried egg on top.

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Marry Me Quiche

Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

Photographer: Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling; Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle

This savory dish, inspired by Marry Me Chicken, features the same delicious ingredients in the form of a crustless quiche. Sun-dried tomatoes bring a deep, tangy sweetness that pairs beautifully with creamy goat cheese and spinach.

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Pancetta, Tomato & Avocado Grain Bowls

Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

These hearty breakfast grain bowls feature grilled avocado, poached eggs, candied pancetta, quinoa, watercress and cherry tomatoes for a blast of flavor. Packed with fiber and protein, this bowl will power you through your day.

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Breakfast Stuffed Peppers

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Kick-start your weekend with these breakfast stuffed peppers filled with eggs, hearty beans, kale and taco seasoning. Keep it plant-based, or add more protein with additions like cooked crumbled sausage or chorizo.

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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Bowl

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This hearty breakfast bowl is packed with legumes and veggies that have a wealth of health benefits to help fight inflammation. Quinoa, along with a jammy egg on top, delivers plenty of protein to keep you full and energized.

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Cacio e Pepe Quiche

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

Photographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley

This cheesy quiche is a protein-packed twist on the classic Italian pasta dish. Tender cauliflower, combined with a creamy custard and nutty cheese, has the same bold black pepper and salty Pecorino flavor as the original dish and makes the perfect microwaveable breakfast.

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Spinach & Egg Tacos

Johnny Autry
Johnny Autry

Hard-boiled eggs are combined with spinach, cheese and salsa for a quick, flavorful breakfast. Mashed avocado provides a creamy element while a squeeze of lime juice brings acidity.

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Cauliflower Hash with Sausage & Eggs

This easy and nutritious version of breakfast hash uses cauliflower rice instead of potatoes, and turkey sausage instead of breakfast sausage, for a healthier, low-carb breakfast. Top it off with fried eggs for a satisfying morning meal.

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Savory Oatmeal with Cheddar, Collards & Eggs

Have you tried savory oats yet? It's a nice change-up from the sweet way oatmeal is typically served, plus you get a full serving of vegetables. Serve with hot sauce, if desired.

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Callaloo Frittata

Clara Gonzalez
Clara Gonzalez

Eggs, potatoes, feta and greens come together in this sustaining breakfast that can be prepped in advance and enjoyed throughout the week. A beloved Caribbean vegetable, callaloo adds bright color to this frittata.

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Air-Fryer Chicken Sausage & Veggie Frittata

Jason Donnelly
Jason Donnelly

Packed with chard, tomatoes, scallions and chicken sausage, this healthy frittata makes the perfect breakfast for two.

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Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Burritos with Eggs, Cheese & Spinach

Ali Redmond
Ali Redmond

Mornings just got easier with these satisfying breakfast burritos made with eggs, spinach, serrano peppers and cheese. These burritos can last for months in the freezer and reheat within minutes in the microwave.

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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with Kale

Ali Redmond

Ali Redmond

You can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don't forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.

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Potato Frittata

Jen Causey

Jen Causey

This potato frittata is packed with fresh herbs and vegetables. Dill havarti adds a creamy, mild flavor to the dish. The frittata releases easily from the cast-iron pan, revealing a savory crust on the bottom that adds flavor and texture.

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Spinach, Mushroom & Egg Casserole

Greg Dupree
Greg Dupree

This delightful spinach, mushroom and egg casserole is layered with earthy cooked mushrooms and baby spinach, fluffy eggs and nutty cave-aged Gruyère that deepens the flavor. Serve this easy casserole for breakfast or brunch with some fresh fruit on the side.

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