UGLY FOOD ALERT!
This meal won’t win any beauty contests, but it can win the gold in any nutrient-dense breakfast competition. Of course, the eggs aren’t really green, but lots of spinach sure makes them look like they are. The spinach, in combination with the turkey bacon and other ingredients, makes for a meal that provides tons of vitamins and minerals. Columbus turkey bacon is made with turkey thighs. Although many people prefer breast meat, the thighs and legs are far more nutrient dense. This is considered a breakfast meal, but it can be enjoyed as any meal of the day.
In this single meal, you’ll get approximately:
100%+ of daily vitamin B12
100%+ of daily selenium
100%+ of daily vitamin A
100%+ of daily vitamin K
80% of daily riboflavin (b2)
50% of daily zinc*
45% of daily vitamin B6
45% of daily vitamin B5*
35% of daily folate
25% of daily magnesium*
25% of daily niacin (B3)
20% of daily manganese
15% of daily potassium*
15% of daily vitamin D*
10% of daily vitamin E*
*All nutrients followed by an asterisk are those typically found to be lacking in most individuals. Eating more nutrient-dense meals helps to prevent nutritional deficiencies, and leads to better overall health.
Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 3oz raw spinach (about 1-3 cup cooked)
- 2 slices turkey bacon* (we use Columbus brand, thick sliced)
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese** (shredded)
- 1 tbsp butter
- pinch black pepper (optional)
Directions:
In a large pan, cook the turkey bacon. When done, remove it from the pan. Using the same pan, add butter and spinach. Cook spinach on medium heat, until tender, allowing most of the water to cook out. While the spinach cooks, cut the bacon into small pieces, and crack and wisk the eggs. Add black pepper, if desired. Once the spinach is done, add the eggs and the bacon pieces. Scramble the mixture until for about 3 minutes or until all egg is cooked. Add cheese. Scramble a bit more. Remove from heat and plate it.
*Columbus brand ingredients are simple, and it contains sea salt. It is quite salty, which is the reason why there’s no salt in this recipe. If additional is required, add unrefined sea salt to your taste. I suggest Redmond RealSalt or pink himalayan.
**Please read ingredients for all foods eaten. If you purchase shredded cheese, avoid brands that add cornstarch or other grain ingredients. Some add potato starch. This is a refined ingredient, but it isn’t a grain. I suggest using block cheese, which doesn’t usually contain any added starches, and you can shred it yourself. Also, avoid cheese with colorings other than paprika or anatto (which is a seed, but small amounts are used and cheese is a fermented product, which helps to reduce issues from the seed). These are natural. Buying white cheddar makes it easier to avoid artificial coloring.