Paleo Diet followers find the first meal of the day to be essential for getting the energy and nutrition they need for a great start to their morning. Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite foods. This take on the traditional Eggs Benedict, offers a healthy and flavorful alternative to a popular breakfast dish. Paired with fresh fruit and herbal tea, makes this one of our favorite ways to get going each day.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of nitrate free low sodium bacon, crumbled (optional)*
- 1 tomato
- ½ avocado
- Juice from 1/2 of a fresh lemon
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 large eggs
- Cracked pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon in large fry pan over medium heat, until crispy.
- Pat dry, crumble and set aside.
- Slice tomato into quarter inch slices and place on 2 medium sized plates.
- Put avocado, lemon juice, garlic, and water in food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Use an egg poacher to poach the eggs to desired finish.
- Place eggs on top of tomato slices and sprinkle with cracked pepper.
- Add avocado sauce and top with bacon pieces.
