Many Americans may not be familiar with English breakfasts, and their traditional mix of a variety of foods we don’t always associate with breakfast, such as toast or beans. This version, however, swaps out some of those more carbohydrate-laden items for keto favorites like avocado and spinach. Even better, it’s quick to make and offers variety in your breakfast options.
KETO ENGLISH BREAKFAST
Category: Breakfast
Calorie Count: 565
Macronutrient ratio: Carb-induced calories—4%
Protein: 24 grams Carbohydrates: 5 grams Total Fat: 48 grams
Ingredients
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter or substitute bacon grease
- 2 sausage links or patties
- 2 slices bacon
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 8 ounces spinach
- 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
- Start by greasing a large pan with the butter (or bacon fat if you prefer); add your sausage (links or patties) and bacon and cook 5-10 minutes, until cooked thoroughly. Remove from the pan and keep near heat to keep warm.
- Next place the sliced mushrooms in the same fat, using the leftover fat and bits to help season, cooking 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently throughout, and adding salt and pepper to desired taste.
- Meanwhile, prepare your eggs as you prefer, whether that be poached, fried, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, etc.
- At the same time, cook your spinach in a large pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until gently wilted.
- Once all your pieces are done, serve on warmed plates with your avocado slices, seasoning with salt and pepper to your desired taste.
Notes
I love the flexibility of this recipe in how various pieces can be swapped out. Sometimes I prefer bacon; other times I want sausage (or even Mexican chorizo!). Sometimes I want spinach; other times I want Swiss chard or bok choy. The truth is, this recipe works best as a starter template; make changes as you see fit, according to your preferences.
Tools Needed:
- Several saucepans, varied sizes
- Spatula
- Serving plates