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Low Carb Breakfast

This recipe looks fabolous!!!  If you like eggs, you will love this one!! Give it a try!

Power Greens Breakfast Skillet

Start your day off right with this veggie and protein-packed breakfast skillet. It’s loaded with dark, leafy greens and sweet, caramelized onions. Elle Penner, R.D., notes it’s perfect for weekends or weekdays—just caramelize those onions ahead of time for a mouth-watering breakfast in under 10 minutes!

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Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced thin
• 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
• 4 cups assorted greens like kale, spinach, baby swiss chard (chopped if not baby greens)
• 3 eggs
• 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• pinch of salt & fresh cracked pepper

Directions

In a medium size cast iron skillet, melt butter over medium to medium-low heat. Add onion, stir to coat. Allow at least 30 minutes for the onions to caramelize. Stir every so often so the onions don’t burn. They will be done when they have a deep brown color.

When onions are done, set the oven broiler to Low and move the rack to the middle if it’s not there already. Add greens to the skillet and continue to cook on the stove until wilted. The amount of time will vary depending on the type of greens you use. Form 3 wells for the eggs. Crack one egg into each well and cook for 3-4 minutes until whites start to set. Sprinkle with cheese before transferring to oven and broil eggs until they are cooked to your liking.

Note: Caramelize extra onions to make another skillet later in the week. Use 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil per onion. Leftover onions should keep in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 2  |  Serving Size: 1/2 of skillet

Per serving: Calories: 285 ; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 271mg; Sodium: 357mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 17g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 856mg; Vitamin C: 281%; Vitamin A: 266%; Iron: 19%; Calcium: 34%

My Meatball Recipe

This recipe is very versatile.  You can use for not just meatballs, but also for hamburger patties and meatloaf.  Sorry, I add seasonings to taste.  I will try to approximate the measurements as close as possible.

1 package of turkey ground lean (small)

1/4 cup of old fashion oats (you can use whole grain bread crumbs)

about 1 1/2 tablespoon of dry parsley (or fresh if you prefer)

1 whole egg

1 tb of Worcestershire Sauce (my little secret to a great tasting meatball)

1/4 cup - 1/2 cup of spaghetti sauce ( more or less).  Test it and see how you like it with both amounts.

Mix it all together in a bow with your bare hands (best way to mix it all well) and form patties, meatballs or meatloaf.

I normally cook them on my electric skillet, but a big frying pan will do just as well.  Pour a little bit of canola or olive oil and heat on medium heat.  When its hot, add the patties, meatballs and let them cook for a few minutes. Turn them over when done on the bottom.  Continue to cook uncovered for a little while until almost done.  Cover and let it cook on low until cook thoroughly.  

They are very yummy!! Meatloaf, you will just shape it into the traditional meatloaf shape and bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until done.

I hope you like it!!