Leftovers = New Creation.... Amazing breakfast!!

On my previous posting I offered a simple and healthy recipe for CALABACITAS with QUINOA. I might be speaking for myself, but most recipes leave you with quite a bit of leftovers when you are cooking for one or two people... I personally enjoy leftovers reheated the next day, but I know many who just don't like them!

As an ode to all my single friends.... here are a couple very quick and easy breakfast ideas to recreate the CALABACITAS into a fresh light easy breakfast... I promise this is FAST!

Simply reheat (about 1 cup) of calabacitas in a skillet for about 3-4 minutes.... throw in 2 whole eggs (salt and pepper to taste).... and voila!! ... You have a Veggie Breakfast scramble! (Add more of the ingredients, depending on what you have left and how many servings you need).

From Food and Recipes

Serving Options:
You can eat this plain or tucked into a Sprouted Wheat Tortilla (I recommend the Ezekiel brand), Makes a great wrap and it is very healthy!

You can also substitute 3 egg whites for the whole eggs for an even lower calorie/high protein/low cholesterol version!

This can also work as an omelette, however, that might take a bit longer to make, and I promised this was FAST!

Garnishing with some cheese or fresh salsa livens up this meal!

Who said that making a fresh breakfast would be too complicated? You will have a dish in hand before the coffee has finished brewing!!

Enjoy!!

Elle :)

Quick and Nutritious Breakfast

Breakfast in 10! Quick, Healthy and Delicious!

So… for all of you out there requesting healthy recipes…. I am sharing one of my favorite “throw together” recipes for breakfast!! This is great for breakfast, brunch… or just anytime that you feel like something with a bit of protein and healthy grains!

I love the fusion of flavors here… a very California dish, if you will. This is the equivalent of a great breakfast wrap… and a much healthier alternative to a burrito.

From Healthy Breakfast

Here are the ingredients you need:

2 Eggs (you can substitute 3 egg whites for a low-fat version)
1 Sprouted Wheat Tortilla (Food for Life – EZEQUIEL 4:9 brand is preferred)
2 tbsp. of Trader Joe’s Habanero Lime Salsa
1/2 of a fresh avocado (or 1 small avocado)
5 slices of Roma Tomato
1 tbsp. Grapeseed Oil
Sea Salt
Fresh Pepper

Directions

In a small skillet heat the oil (medium heat) and drop in the eggs or egg whites and scramble… cook for about 2 minutes and stir in the salsa.

Warm the tortilla lightly (I say this because Sprouted Wheat tortillas will burn quickly and if over heated they have the tendency of becoming dry and dense). Place the tortilla on a plate and neatly line up the avocado (sliced) and the tomato…light salt and pepper to taste. Add the cooked eggs and additional salsa if desired.

Fold over and cut in half.

Serves 1


SIDE NOTES

SPROUTED WHEAT: Using a sprouted wheat tortilla is the healthiest alternative to any other “tortilla” or “wrap”. The sprouted wheat is a live food, thereby, giving you the true benefit of a wheat germ. It is a “good” carb, if you will… great brain food!! It is also great for digestion and very satisfying! (I will talk about the benefits of Sprouted Wheat products on a future post… stay tuned!)

SALSA: The salsa can be replaced by any salsa you may have on hand. This TJ’s variety is simply very flavorful and nothing like the store bought varietes out there! (Sorry, but Pace Picante is not really salsa… and just the same as the New York City counterparts… that’s all marketing!) LOL … If you have homemade salsa… more power to you! I use homemade when I have it on hand (BTW, I will soon post a homemade Garden Salsa recipe for your enjoyment!)

GRAPESEED OIL: This is one of the few oils that is the healthiest to cook with, as it keeps its nutritional value even in heat. (of this… I will also share a separate post about the oils we have in our pantries, the difference in nutritional value and taste… stay tuned!)

So on a closing note… enjoy your breakfast wrap… this has become one of my quick, “on the go” breakfasts, and a favorite amongst friends!

I toast to your health! Enjoy!

Elle :)