Celebrate the holidays with this butternut squash breakfast hash! A sweet yet savory dish, this breakfast hash is perfect for almost any senior during the cold winter months. Filled with protein, fiber and healthy fats, this hash is nutrient-dense and will be sure to satisfy any senior.
If you’re looking to prioritize nutrition, incorporating vegetables into breakfast is a great place to start. This simple act can help set a senior’s day up for success!
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup cubed butternut squash
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions:
- In a large pan, heat oil and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add butternut squash, reduce to low and cover. Cook for about 10 minutes or until squash is tender when speared with a fork and a little browned.
- Remove the lid and add spinach and peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Make small spaces in between vegetables and crack each egg in one.
- Cover with lid and cook for about 5 minutes or until eggs are cooked to desired doneness.
- Sprinkle with cheese and enjoy.
Per serving*: 170 calories; fat 11g; saturated fat 3g; cholesterol 170mg; sodium 190mg; carbohydrate 10g; fiber 2g; total sugars 3g; added sugars 0g; protein 9g; calcium 11%DV; iron 9%DV; potassium 4%DV
*Please note: Nutrition variation may happen due to ingredient sourcing and measurement variations.
