This easy one pan recipe is filled to the brim with a smoky spice flavor and two protein-packed Lifeway products that make it twice as nice! Our Sheet Pan Fajita Egg Bake is packed with protein from eggs, Lifeway Farmer Cheese, and Lifeway Kefir, along with fiber-rich veggies and simple spices. It’s an easy breakfast bake you can put together in no time, and it’s filled with wholesome ingredients that make it a healthy option to serve to a crowd or use for meal prep.
Our creamy kefir boosts this recipe with protein that’s easy to digest thanks to the culturing process used to produce our kefir, and our farmer cheese elevates the dish with a light creaminess that doubles as an excellent source of protein. Fajita-style veggies are used in the recipe that contribute a savory flavor combined with smoked paprika, spices, and a light touch of hot sauce to up the heat without being too hot to enjoy.
Find our products at a store near you or shop online to make this recipe, then head to the kitchen to prep this easy egg bake you can enjoy all week long!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese, a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 40-45 mins Servings: 10-12Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup egg whites
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 cups diced vegetables: a mixture of onion, tomatoes, pepper, mushrooms
- 1 1/4 cup Farmer Cheese
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1-2 tsp. Tobasco or hot sauce of choice
- fresh, chopped parsley and fresh, chopped chives/scallions for topping
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13" sheet pan with cooking spray or lightly grease nonstick spray or coconut oil.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, egg whites, kefir, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Blend for 30–60 seconds, or until mixture is smooth.
- Transfer the kefir egg mixture from blender into the pan. Add in your diced veggies. Whip Lifeway Farmer Cheese in a food processor, then add this into the veggies and egg/kefir mixture. With a large wooden spoon, mix the batter so the veggies and cheese evenly disperse. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and drizzle in the Tobasco or hot sauce. Add extra dollops of farmer cheese on top, if desired.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until eggs are set in the center and lightly golden on top. Top with fresh scallions/chives and parsley.
- Let the egg bake cool, and then cut into square/ pieces to serve.
