The Perfect Combination of Healthy Greens
There’s a few different healthy green veggies that go into the low carb casserole that make it so good. The first is one of my absolute favorite vegetables, asparagus. Whenever I’m at a loss for a healthy veggie to add to a meal, I always turn to asparagus. Fresh asparagus that is prepared properly really is outstanding. Best of all, it’s incredibly good for you. It’s loaded with fiber, vitamins A, C, E, and K, folate, and a variety of potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. (1)
The second healthy veggie that you’ll be adding to this recipe is one cup of broccoli florets. While broccoli might be the bane of many children who don’t want to eat their veggies, the fact is everyone should be regularly including it in their diet. It’s full of essential nutrients, including vitamins A, B1, B6, C, E, and K, dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, choline, and many more. And just like asparagus, broccoli consumption can provide your body with plenty of antioxidants, lower inflammation, and it can even help support your liver with your body’s natural detoxification processes. (2)
Next up is one of the most versatile vegetables that can be used with all kinds of great paleo meals, zucchini. There’s so many great ways to use it, you can make everything from muffins to low carb noodles with zucchini. And it should come as no surprise that much like asparagus and broccoli, zucchini is absolutely jam packed full of beneficial nutrients. It’s a rich source of B-complex vitamins, and minerals like zinc and magnesium that your body requires to function at optimal levels. In fact, the combination of zinc and magnesium has even been shown to have certain benefits when it comes to working as a natural antidepressant. (3)
These three healthy greens are all cooked in olive oil over a medium heat and then seasoned with salt and pepper. Afterwards, you’ll whisk your six eggs together and mix them with the parsley. This egg mixture will be added to your green veggies in a baking dish before you put it in the oven to bake.
This recipe for a low carb breakfast casserole just might actually be the ultimate breakfast combo. The eggs are there to give your body some protein and healthy fats, while the delicious mixture of veggies helps to cover all of your remaining nutritional bases with an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Whenever you enjoy this casserole for breakfast, you’ll literally feel what a difference the ingredients make, as you’ll feel fantastic all morning long.
If you’re looking for some other great low carb paleo meal ideas, then I have a few solid recommendations for you. The first is a delicious paleo chicken pad Thai recipe that uses spiralized sweet potato noodles. We also have a great low carb cauliflower bread that’s great for making sandwiches. And last but not least, these paleo mini beef pizzas are a must try as well.
Low Carb Breakfast Casserole – High Protein, Paleo-Friendly
Jess (Paleo Grubs)
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