Start your day with a Keto Southwestern Breakfast Skillet! Packed with veggies, protein-rich eggs, bold spices, and crispy bacon, it's flavorful and low-carb!
When mornings call for something hearty, flavorful, and quick, a Southwest Breakfast Skillet is just the ticket. Packed with vibrant veggies, protein-rich eggs, and bold spices, this simple dish delivers big on taste without overwhelming your schedule.
Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite toppings or whatever you’ve got on hand. If you're a fan of those bold Southwestern flavors, you might also love exploring ideas like this Slow Cooker Southwest Chicken Rice Soup for later!
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don't need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You'll Love This Recipe ⭐
Fresh and Flavorful Ingredients
This recipe is bursting with vibrant vegetables like red onion, mini sweet peppers, and even a twist with radishes. Not only do they bring gorgeous color to your plate, but they’re also packed with vitamins and nutrients that fuel your day. The seasoning blend, featuring ground cumin, chili powder, and Italian spices, gives the dish an irresistible depth.
Easy to Prepare
Even if your morning feels like a whirlwind, this dish won’t slow you down. With simple prep and cooking steps, it’s beginner-friendly and quick to whip up, even on a busy weekday. The total cook time is just 15 minutes, and there’s no need for any advanced techniques.
The straightforward process lets you focus on enjoying the cooking experience rather than fussing over complicated steps. It's the kind of recipe you can turn to whether you’re rushing out the door or treating yourself to a leisurely breakfast. Another bonus? Everything’s cooked in one skillet, making cleanup a breeze!
Versatility of the Dish
One of the best things about this Southwest Breakfast Skillet is how customizable it is. Prefer a vegetarian option? Skip the bacon or swap it for plant-based alternatives. Love a little kick? Add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce. You can even adjust the veggies based on what’s in your fridge—zucchini or spinach would fit right in.
For some inspiration on other versatile recipes, revisit this Black Bean Tacos Recipe that’s also easy to customize and loaded with Southwest flair.
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- Lite unsalted butter
- Radishes
- Red onion
- Italian seasoning
- Ground cumin
- Ground chili powder
- Sea salt and black pepper
- Mini sweet peppers
- Eggs
- Thick-cut bacon
- Fresh cilantro
- Avocado
- Lime
🔪 How to Make Southwestern Breakfast Skillet
Melt a teaspoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Toss in the radishes, red onion, and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to your liking. Stir occasionally and let it cook until the radishes turn golden in spots, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the rest of the butter to the skillet along with the chopped peppers. Stir now and then, letting it cook until the peppers soften up, roughly 3-4 minutes.
Using a spatula, scoot the veggies to the sides to make four little openings. Crack an egg into each space and lower the heat to medium-low. Cover the skillet and cook until the eggs are done to your liking, about 3-5 minutes.
Take the skillet off the heat and sprinkle crumbled crispy bacon over the top. Finish with a handful of fresh cilantro. Serve it right away with diced avocado and lime wedges on the side for a fresh, zesty touch. Enjoy every bite!
For more simple and satisfying recipes, take a peek at these Make-Ahead Weight Watchers Breakfast Sandwiches.
⭐ Tips and Tricks ⭐
- Preheat your skillet: Make sure the pan is hot enough before adding the ingredients. This helps to evenly cook without sticking. Medium heat usually does the trick.
- Layer strategically: Start with ingredients that take longer to cook, like root vegetables. Add softer veggies like bell peppers or onions midway to prevent mushiness.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Give your ingredients room to breathe. Overcrowding can cause steaming instead of browning, which leads to a soggy skillet.
- Keep stirring (but not too much): Stir occasionally to avoid burning, especially when cooking spices like cumin or chili powder for that bold Southwest flavor.
- Pre-chop your vegetables: Dice the peppers, onions, and radishes the night before and store them in airtight containers. It’s a true time-saver.
- Batch-cook proteins: Cook bacon, sausage, or even chicken ahead of time and freeze portions. When ready to use, simply crumble or reheat them.
- Use pre-mixed spices: Combine your seasoning blend (cumin, chili powder, Italian seasoning) in advance so it’s ready to sprinkle over your dish.
Feeling adventurous with textures? Incorporate your favorites or explore alternative breakfast recipes like our Coconut Milk Overnight Oats for an added layer of morning magic.
Weight Watchers Points in Southwest Breakfast Skillet
This recipe comes in at 6 points per serving. Most of these points come from the avocado. If you remove the avocado, this recipe becomes 3 points per serving.
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Southwest Breakfast Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp lite unsalted butter divided
- 8 oz. radishes rinsed, trimmed, and quartered
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground chili powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- ¾ cup mini sweet peppers diced (tri-color)
- 4 large eggs
- 4 strips thick-cut bacon cooked crispy
- 2 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 large avocado diced
- 1 large lime cut into 8 wedges
Instructions
- Melt one teaspoon of butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add the radishes, red onion, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the radishes start to develop some color, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and the chopped peppers to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pepper softens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Create four “wells” in the skillet by pushing the vegetables to the side with a spatula. Add an egg into each opening and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and cook until the eggs are cooked through, approximately 3-5 minutes depending on desired level of doneness.
- Remove from heat and crumble the crispy bacon on top of the skillet. Top with the fresh cilantro and serve immediately with the diced avocado and fresh lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!
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