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