The Autoimmune Protocol AIP diet is ideal for people who follow this make-ahead breakfast casserole. Full of flavor from butternut squash, kale, and ground pork, it's a filling and healthy breakfast option that can be made ahead of time for hectic mornings.
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground pork. 2 cups diced butternut squash. 2 cups chopped kale. 1 cup diced onion. 1 cup diced bell pepper. 6 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp dried thyme. 1 tsp dried oregano. 1 tsp sea salt. 1/2 tsp black pepper omit for AIP. 8 large eggs. 1/2 cup coconut milk. 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar.
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375F 190C. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with coconut oil. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground pork until browned. Remove from skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add diced butternut squash and cook until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in chopped kale, dried thyme, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper if using. Cook until kale is wilted. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, coconut milk, melted coconut oil, and apple cider vinegar. Spread the cooked pork evenly in the prepared baking dish. Top with the cooked vegetable mixture. Pour the egg mixture over the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown. Allow the casserole to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm or refrigerate for later consumption.