Have you ever been to a breakfast place that offers steak, sausage, or bacon with a couple whole eggs (I always added cheese to mine) and your choice of pancakes, toast, or biscuits topped with butter or - even worse - margarine? That's a heart attack on a plate, for sure! Here's my version of a hearty breakfast that keeps you full and even satisfies your sweet tooth...
I always start my eggs with spinach. Since I recently became a pescetarian, I try to eat spinach at least every other day to keep my iron up and I've become so used to wilting some into my eggs, I don't think I ever notice it anymore. So, fill a small pan with handfuls of spinach and a little pan spray, so it doesn't burn.
Once the spinach cooks down, add some chopped vegetables. I used mushroom, asparagus, and red pepper. The great thing about vegetables is that you can add as many as you want. They're a low calories, nutrient rich way to fill you up! I cook them just until they are hot (so I don't kill all those good, little vitamins and minerals) and then add my eggs.
Eggs are a tricky thing. I mean, not to make but they're a really good source of protein, so automatically you'd think they're just good for you whenever and in whatever quantity you want. Actually, one egg yolk contains just about the maximum amount of cholesterol you should eat in a day. That means every other animal product you eat that day adds to that number, too. So, I put 2 egg whites and one whole egg in my omelets. All egg whites is just fine, but if you're used to whole eggs, it's a good way to go. Once the eggs are cooked, add some diced tomato and melt on a little bit of sharp cheddar.
Now, you might be wondering about that toast with berries on it when all I've talked about is eggs, right? Well, make these eggs well-rounded by toasting some whole grain bread. Instead of butter or jelly, try honey with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Top with some fresh, ripe berries and you won't ever think about jelly again!
