Skip the scrambled eggs and try these portable Okra Egg Bites instead! Packed with lean ground turkey for protein, chives and sweet onions for flavor, and crisp okra for texture, these bites are a delicious alternative to your usual breakfast—and definitely worth skipping the Starbucks line for.
Most commercial egg bites rely on dairy like cheese or milk for added flavor. But for many, that can lead to bloating or an upset stomach. With Paleo Okra Egg Bites, there’s no dairy added, keeping things easy on digestion while still delivering plenty on taste. Plus, it’s packed with protein to keep you full and energized through lunch and beyond.
The key to cooking with okra? Avoiding the slimy mucilage. In this recipe, we sauté the okra first before baking into the egg mixture to lock in that satisfying crunch.
We recommend making a batch of Okra Egg Bites on Sunday to enjoy throughout the week. Store them in the fridge in an airtight, non-toxic container. Reheat on a microwave-safe plate for 30 seconds or in a toaster oven at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes. They’re a great timesaver on busy mornings—so you can get out the door quickly and still enjoy a filling, nutritious breakfast.
TIP: Another way to reduce okra’s sliminess is by soaking in vinegar—like we do in our Pickled Okra recipe!
Dietary Restrictions: Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) omissions and substitutions are listed in the recipe ingredients.
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Okra Egg Bites
- Recipe by: Isabella Mead
- Serves: 12
- Meal: Breakfast
- Serves: 12
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing
8 oz lean ground turkey
1/2 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 tbsp black pepper (AIP - omit)
6 medium okra pods
1/4 cups sweet onion, diced
10 eggs (AIP - use yolks only)
2 tbsp chives, diced
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-count muffin pan with silicone liners or brush with olive oil. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up meat until browned. Season with garlic powder and black pepper. Drain excess grease and set turkey aside on a plate.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the same skillet and add okra and sweet onion. Stir for 5 minutes and remove from heat.
Divide okra-onion mixture among muffin cups. Repeat with ground turkey.
In a large measuring cup, beat eggs and chives together. Pour evenly into each cavity, filling to the top of each cup.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until eggs are golden brown and set.
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