My breakfast meal nearly always consists of an egg and vegetables in one form or another. I love to get a serving or two of veggies in at breakfast. The vegetables provide ample energy and nutrients, without a lot of carbohydrates. Over the last 4 years, I have found a number of ways to make tasty breakfasts, some quick and easy, others more elaborate. This is a more elaborate option. I made the caprese salad first and put it in the fridge to chill while I prepared the omelette. The flavors of the omelette, the onions, the cheeses, tomatoes, and fresh basil were great together. This is definitely a variation we'll have again. (I have been dairy-free since January 2014. This meal could easily be made without the cheeses and still be delicious.) Caprese Salad 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half, or other tomatoes chopped into bite-sized pieces 8-10 leaves of basil, chopped 1 ounce mozarella cheese, diced 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp olive oil dash of salt and black pepper Mix everything together in a bowl. I find that smaller chopping makes for tastier salads. Let chill for 10-15 minutes. Omelette 1/2 yellow onion, sliced into thin strips 2 Tbsp fat (I used half grass-fed butter and half olive oil) 3 large eggs 1/4 cup ricotta cheese dried or fresh herbs of your choice (I used 1 tsp of dried herbs de provence) salt and pepper to taste 1. Over medium heat, heat fat and onions. Allow to cook until onions start to look light brown, about 10 minutes. 2. Turn heat down to medium low. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Pour beaten eggs over onions. 3. Mix ricotta cheese with herbs in a small bowl. 4. Once eggs are cooked on one side, flip over. Spread ricotta cheese mixture over half of the cooked egg, then fold over. Remove from heat and allow to sit for 2-3 minutes. Eat the omelette and salad side by side. Delicious! Comments are closed.
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AuthorI'm Emily. I currently work in online education management, but I also have a Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences (my true passion). In addition, I am a mom, cook, avid reader, novice gardener, and enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities. On my blog, you will find articles on food, fitness, weight management, and eating issues. ALL recipes on my blog are gluten-free. Many are low-carbohydrate. Most are grain free. Enjoy! Categories
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