Variety in diet is said to be the essence of successful dieting. Because of the monotonous repetition of meals which ultimately becomes unpalatable, most of our diet is unsuccessful. But there is diverse variety of meals available to suit every taste and lifestyle no matter how hectic and tight our schedules may be. These low-carb breakfast recipes can easily be incorporated into the most hectic of lifestyle.
Recipe 1
Basil tomatoes with smoked trout
Serve For 2
4 medium tomatoes
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
Few drops of vinegar
Few drops of extra-virgin olive oil
2 small smoked trout
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Chop the tomatoes into halve and top with chopped fresh basil.
Drizzle the vinegar and the extra-virgin olive oil over the tomatoes, and place on a grill-tray.
Grill under a hot grill for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place the smoke trout in a microwave-safe dish and microwave on high for 2 minutes, or place in an oven-safe dish covered with pierced aluminum foil and cook at 180 Degrees C for 10 to 12 minutes.
Flake the smoked trout and serve with the grilled basil tomatoes.
Season to taste with the freshly ground black pepper.
Carbohydrate content per serving for this meal is 4 grams
Recipe 2.
Chestnut mushroom with scrambled eggs
Serve For 2
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 large chestnut mushroom (wiped and stalks removed)
2 spring onions diagonal chopped
2 large eggs
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp chopped chives
Ground black pepper
Preparation:
Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in frying pan and gently saute the mustard and the spring onions.
Spread the mixture over the mushroom and grill under a hot grill for about 5 minutes.
At the same time, prepare the scrambled egg
Place a mushroom in the centre of each plate and top with scrambled eggs.
Garnish with chopped chives and season with the freshly ground black pepper for taste.
Carbohydrate content per serving for this meal is 3 grams
Recipe 3.
Egg Florentine
Serve For 2
60 grams unsalted butter
400 grams fresh spinach leaves (rinsed, drained and stalks removed)
4 large eggs
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation:
Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then gently sauté the spinach and basil leave over a low heat for 1-2 minutes until softened. Not too long, or it will disappear.
Transfer the spinach mixture to a shallow, oven-safe dish and smooth evenly over the base.
Form four hollow shapes in the spinach
Break an egg into the centre of each hollow.
Sprinkle 1/2 tbsp of parmesan cheese over each egg, season with freshly ground black pepper and cook in the centre of a preheat oven at 180 Degrees C for 12-15 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Carbohydrate content per serving for this meal is 6 grams
These recipes can be satisfactorily served with a typical fruit, vegetable juice or both by choice.
These hot breakfast recipes will definitely serve to cut down on morning fast food meals. So Enjoy!
