<p>Some people stay away from <a href="http://www.cheatsheet.com/culture/cook-to-get-cut-5-healthy-and-delicious-egg-recipes.html/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">eggs</a> because of dietary restrictions, but others just don’t care for the taste. Since they’re the obvious choice for starting your day with protein, it can be a little tricky to figure out what else will keep you satisfied until lunch. We’ve found six protein-rich recipes, ranging from savory to sweet, that don’t rely on eggs. If eating the iconic breakfast food gives you the heebie jeebies, these dishes are for you.</p>
<h2>1. Smoked Salmon Hash with Chive Sour Cream</h2>
<p><figure id="attachment_881089" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-881089" style="width: 757px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="wp-image-881089" src="http://www.cheatsheet.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Salmon-and-Potoato-Salad.jpg" alt="salmon and potatoes" width="757" height="503" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-881089" class="wp-caption-text">Salmon hash | iStock.com</figcaption></figure></p>
<p>When you’re trying to eat the American Heart Association’s <a href="http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/NutritionCenter/HealthyDietGoals/Fish-and-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids_UCM_303248_Article.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recommended weekly dosage of fatty fish</a>, dinner can start to look like the same dish of seared salmon with veggies every evening. By using this protein in the morning you can add a little excitement to your breakfast routine. Try it out with Fine Cooking’s <a href="http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/smoked-salmon-hash-chive-sour-cream.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">savory hash</a> with smoked salmon and an herbed sour cream. It’ll give you 10 grams of protein and a dose of omega-3s for just 290 calories.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Ingredients</span>:</p>
<ul>
<li>2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil</li>
<li>3 large red potatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces</li>
<li>1 small yellow onion, chopped</li>
<li>1 small green bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped</li>
<li>Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper</li>
<li>⅔ cup sour cream</li>
<li>2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives, divided</li>
<li>1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided</li>
<li>½ teaspoon Dijon mustard</li>
<li>1 (4-ounce) hot-smoked salmon fillet, skinned and flaked</li>
</ul>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline">Directions</span>: Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes, onion, bell pepper, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes longer. Season with salt and pepper.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 1 tablespoon chives, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, mustard, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon pepper. Stir well and set aside.</p>
<p>When potatoes are tender, fold in salmon and remaining lemon juice. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to plates, garnish with remaining chives, and serve with sour cream.</p>
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