TOMATO, ONION AND GOAT CHEESE OMELETTE

Today's breakfast is very simple and easy to make. The great thing about omelets is that they have so much variety and you can use whatever you have at hand to fill it. I used tomato because of their high antioxidant properties and how they are packed with vitamin A and C. Onions are also really good for you as they boost your immune system,  regulate blood sugar levels as well as reduce inflammation. If you dont have these items, dont worry just fill it with whatever you have following the same guild lines. Enjoy

INGREDIENTS:

1 TSP of Butter or butter alternative
2 Eggs (whisked)
Salt and Pepper (as desired)
1 Tomato (Chopped)
1 Small Onion (chopped) I used a red onion but it doesn't really matter what kind of onion
2 TBSP of Goat Cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Butter your pan on medium heat.

Add desired salt and pepper to whisked eggs and throw your eggs into the pan.

Allow your eggs to cook slowly pulling in the edges to allow liquid on top to fall to the bottom and cook. You can also flip the entire egg base like a pancake at some point if you have those skills... i dont lol i'm way to clumsy

Once it starts to cook through place the remaining ingredient (tomato, onion and goat cheese) on one half of the omelette and flip the other side over it. Continue to allow to cook. Flip entire omelette over so other side can cook. One ready plate and serve!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

QUINOA EGG 'FRIED RICE'

Fried rice is one of my favorite Asian dishes but I was looking for a healthier alternative for rice when I realized Quinoa would makes a great substitute for any rice dish. Quinoa is a very good complex carb which is made up of part protein, part carb making it take longer for your body to digest and therefore keeps you full longer. I have never made fried rice before so I looked up a couple recipes to help me and this is what I came up with. Enjoy

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Of Quinoa
2 Cups of Water
1.5 TBSP Teriyaki Sauce
2.5 TBSP of Soy Sauce
2/4 TBSP of Sesame Oil
1 TBSP of Olive Oil
1 Small Onion (Chopped)
2 Carrots (Peeled and Chopped)
2 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)
2 Green Onions (Chopped)
2 Eggs (whisked lightly)
1/2 Cup of Frozen Peas (thawed)
1/2 Cup of Frozen Corn (thawed)

DIRECTIONS:

Add the water to a pot and bring to a boil. Once boiling add in your quinoa, lower the heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes fluff the quinoa and remove from heat. Allow to cool.

In a bowl combine teriyaki sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil, mix and set aside.

Add your oil to a wok and allow to heat up on medium heat before throwing in your onions and carrots. Stir and let saute for two minutes.

Next add in your green onions and garlic - continue to saute.

Once the vegetables are nicely cooked add in your quinoa followed by the sauce mix. Stir until fully incorporated.

Next make a well/hole in the middle of the wok and add in your eggs. Allow to cook a little before scrambling.

Lastly add in your peas and corn. Mix till they are fully incorporated and warm through before plating and serving.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

POUCHED EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON ON PUMPERNICKEL

I loved eggs Benedict but I feel guilty about all the calories involved especially when on a diet. Choosing to opt out on Hollandaise sauce and switching the type of bread can save you so many calories its unbelievable. Pumpernickel bread is made with coarsely ground rye flour and therefore it has a much lower glycemic load then white bread. That means that when you eat pumpernickel your body which turns carbs in the bread to sugar doesn't have as much carbs to turn to sugar as regular bread which is great if you have diabetes. Salmon is a great source of Omega 3 as well as protein, B vitamins, vitamin D, magnesium and selenium which is essential for daily body functions. Lastly eggs are a great source of protein turning this breakfast into a super healthy option!

INGREDIENTS:

2 Eggs
1 Slice of Pumpernickel bread (Toasted)
50 Grams of Smoked Salmon
Fresh Fruit (optional) - I used cut up cantaloupe

DIRECTIONS:

In a small saute pan add water until half full, cover and bring to a boil.

Once boiling reduce heat to low and once water calms to a simmer crack and gentle drop eggs into the water *

Let eggs cook uncovered for 4-6 minutes depending on your desired level of yoke consistency.

Toast your pumpernickel, place on plate with smoked salmon on top. Garnish plate with your fruit. Once eggs are done add them to the toast on top of the smoked salmon

*its important the water is not boiling like crazy when you put the eggs in

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

BREAKFAST BURRITO!

Breakfast is one of the most important meals of the day - one that is the most often skipped meals of the day. This breakfast burrito is so easy to make and transport you really have no excuse to not eat breakfast. You can pack it up in aluminum foil and take it with you on the subway or school bus. Eggs and bacon are a great source of protein which both your body and brain need to function properly in the morning so GET IT IN YA!

INGREDIENTS:

4 Stripes of Bacon (2 per Burrito)
1 TSP of Butter
2 Eggs
1 TBSP of Milk
1/2 Tomato (Remove inside seeds, Chop remaining)
1 TBSP of Onion (Chopped)
2 Whole Wheat Tortillas
Salt and Pepper (to taste)

DIRECTIONS:

Start cooking your bacon in a frying pan. Once half way done continue with the rest of the prep/cook.

In a bowl add two eggs, milk, tomato, onion, salt and pepper. Whip together till the eggs are fully beaten.

Preheat your oven to 100 degrees

Add butter to second frying pan, once melted add in your whipped egg mixture. Let that cook, moving and stir every minute or so until full cooked.

Throw two tortillas in the oven so that they warm up slightly.

Plate the tortillas when warm. Top with bacon and cooked eggs. Fold to create a wrap and enjoy. 

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!

SCRAMBLE EGGS WITH SMOKED SALMON, CHIVES AND CREAM CHEESE

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Eggs are known to be a great breakfast foodbut they can get a little boring after awhile. Why not reinvent your breakfast by adding some smoked salmon, chives and cream cheese? Smoked salmon is a great source of Omega 3's which helps with joint stiffness, asthma and depression while eggs are a great source of protein in the morning. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS:

1 TSP of Butter
2 Eggs (beaten)
1 TBSP of Milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
1 TSP of Chives (chopped)
50-100 Gr of Smoked Salmon
A dollop of Light Cream Cheese
 

DIRECTIONS:

Place butter in a frying pan and set to low-medium heat. Let butter melt.

Add milk, salt and pepper to beaten eggs in a small bowl. Mix and add to frying pan and allow to cook and become fluffy moving the eggs around so they can evenly cook.

Plate your eggs when ready, top with chopped chives and accompany with smoke salon and cream cheese. Serve!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe as much as I do. If you have any comments please leave them below and I'll be happy to answer them as soon as I can! Happy cooking!!!