When planning meals, particularly breakfasts, there are a few critical factors many families consider: taste, simplicity and nutrition. Eating healthier doesn't have to be complicated or out of reach. With the right inspiration, healthy food can be delicious, nutritious and convenient.

By choosing ingredients like eggs, which are easy to use and versatile, you can make healthy living fit into your life at the breakfast table as part of a balanced diet. This egg-inspired recipe is part of the American Heart Association's Healthy for Good Eat Smart initiative, nationally supported by Eggland's Best.

This turkey bacon and spinach quiche with sweet potato crust is wholesome, flavorful and fast, perfect for busy weekdays or anytime you need a nutritious boost. The sweet potato crust offers a better-for-you twist on ready-made or traditional crusts made with butter, and it can be served with slices of honeydew or berries for an added touch of sweetness.

To find more healthy eating tips and recipes that help you eat smart, move more and live healthier, visit Heart.org.

Turkey Bacon and Spinach Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Servings: 5

Nonstick cooking spray

1 medium sweet potato, peeled

1 teaspoon canola or corn oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

6 slices uncured, nitrate-free turkey bacon, thinly sliced

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed

¾-teaspoon dried dillweed, crumbled

¼-teaspoon salt

¼-teaspoon freshly ground pepper

4 large egg whites

2 large eggs

¼-cup fat-free milk

1 ½-tablespoons fat-free feta cheese

Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly spray 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In medium bowl, using box grater, grate sweet potato. Measure out 2 cups. Gently press sweet potato on bottom and up sides of pan, forming crust. Sweet potato will be loose but will hold together once cooked.

Bake 20 minutes or until crust is cooked. Remove from oven. Let stand to cool. Reduce oven temperature to 350 F.

In medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat bottom. Cook onion 6 minutes or until almost translucent, stirring frequently. Add turkey bacon. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until onion and bacon begin to brown, stirring frequently. Add spinach, dillweed, salt and pepper. Cook 1-2 minutes or until water from spinach is released. Remove from heat. Transfer mixture into sweet potato crust.

In medium bowl, whisk egg whites, eggs and milk. Pour over mixture in crust. Sprinkle feta over top.

Bake 35-40 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Transfer to cooling rack. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting into wedges.

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