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One Pan Healthy Breakfast You’Ll Make On Repeat

One Pan Healthy Breakfast You’ll Make on Repeat

A healthy and easy one-pan breakfast or brunch featuring roasted baby potatoes, bell peppers, and red onion, combined with cherry tomatoes, spinach, and perfectly baked eggs. Customizable with optional sausages or bacon.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g baby potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1.5cm cubes
  • 1 red onion peeled and cut into thick wedges
  • 1 red bell pepper deseeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper deseeded and roughly chopped
  • 150 g cherry tomatoes left whole
  • 100 g spinach or kale roughly chopped (if using kale, stems removed)
  • 4-6 large eggs free-range if possible
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs e.g., oregano, thyme
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 100g lean chicken or pork sausages sliced into rounds, or diced lean bacon
  • Optional garnish: Fresh parsley or chives chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6). Line a large baking tray (roughly 30x40cm) with baking paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Chop and Season: In a large bowl, combine the cubed baby potatoes, red onion wedges, red and yellow bell peppers. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then sprinkle with dried mixed herbs, smoked paprika, garlic powder, a good pinch of salt, and a generous grind of black pepper. Toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated. If using, add sliced sausages or diced bacon to this mixture now.
  3. First Roast: Spread the seasoned vegetables (and optional meat) in a single layer on the prepared baking tray. Ensure they aren't overcrowded – this is crucial for even roasting and crispness. Pop the tray into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are starting to soften and the edges of the peppers are slightly charred.
  4. Add More Veg: Carefully remove the tray from the oven. Add the cherry tomatoes and chopped spinach (or kale) to the tray. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss gently with a spatula to combine the new additions with the roasted vegetables. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, allowing the tomatoes to soften and the greens to wilt.
  5. Make Space for Eggs: Take the tray out of the oven once more. Use the back of a spoon to create 4-6 small wells or spaces within the vegetables on the tray. Crack an egg into each well. Season the eggs lightly with a little extra salt and pepper.
  6. Final Bake: Return the tray to the oven and continue to bake for another 5-8 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but the yolks are still wonderfully runny (or cooked to your preference). Keep a close eye on them, as oven temperatures can vary.
  7. Serve: Once cooked, carefully remove the tray from the oven. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, if using. Serve directly from the tray or portion onto plates immediately.

Notes

Ensure vegetables are spread in a single layer on the baking tray to prevent overcrowding, which is crucial for even roasting and crispness. Monitor egg cooking closely as oven temperatures can vary, and adjust baking time to achieve desired yolk runniness.