17/07/2025
In honour of National Diabetes Week, start your morning right with this sweet potato egg casserole! 🍠🍳 Packed with protein, fibre, and all-around goodness, this dish supports steady blood glucose levels and sustained energy. It doesn’t just fill you up, it fuels you up! Here’s the recipe 👇🏻
Ingredients (makes 8 serves)
▪ 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
▪ 600 g sweet potatoes, cubed
▪ 1onion, diced
▪ 4 cloves garlic, minced
▪ 1 cup broccoli, diced
▪ 1 cup carrots, diced
▪ 1 cup green peas
▪ 400 g lean chicken mince
▪ 12 eggs
▪ ½ cup unsweetened soy milk
▪ Salt and black pepper
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a large baking dish with a little olive oil.
2. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with 2 tbsp olive oil, season lightly with salt and pepper,
and roast on a tray for ~20 minutes until just tender. Set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft (3-4
min). Add garlic, cook 1 min. Add chicken mince and cook until browned (break it up
as it cooks). Add carrots, broccoli, and peas; cook 5-7 min until just tender. Season
with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, soy milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Spread roasted sweet potatoes in the base of the baking dish. Top with chicken-
veggie mixture. Pour egg mixture evenly over top. Tap dish gently to settle.
6. Bake uncovered for 30-45 minutes, or until eggs are set in the centre and lightly
golden on top.
7. Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, or cool completely and portion
for meal prep.
We hope you give this recipe a try! Let us know what you think if you end up making it! Don’t forget to follow along for more healthy and delicious recipes 💛
