Showing posts with label Keto Mexican Breakfast Hash. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Keto Mexican Breakfast Hash. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Keto Mexican Breakfast Hash

This keto Mexican hash is my favourite all-day breakfast meal. It's tasty, nutritious and can be prepared in under 20 minutes! If you are new to the ketogenic diet, this meal will help you get keto-adapted and lessen the symptoms of keto-flu due to its high electrolyte content.

Preparation time:
Hands-on:    15 minutes
Overall:     20 minutes
Nutritional values (per serving):
Total Carbs 13.4 grams
Fiber 6 grams
Net Carbs 7.5 grams
Protein 22.8 grams
Fat 34.9 grams
of which Saturated 13.1 grams
Energy 452 kcal
Magnesium 89 mg (22% RDA)
Potassium 1,067 mg (53% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (7%), protein (21%), fat (72%)

Ingredients (makes 2 servings):
  • 1 tbsp ghee or lard
  • ½ small white or yellow onion, chopped (35 g/ 1.2 oz)
  • ½ cup sliced green pepper (46 g/ 1.6 oz)
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini (124 g/ 4.4 oz)
  • ½ cup chopped tomatoes (75 g/ 2.6 oz)
  • 6 oz Mexican chorizo, casing removed (170 g)
  • 2 cups chopped chard or spinach (72 g/ 2.5 oz)
  • 2 large eggs
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup diced avocado (75 g/ 2.6 oz)
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
  1. Grease a skillet with ghee. Add chopped onion, cook over a medium-high heat for a minute, and then add green pepper. Stir to combine while cooking.
  2. Cook for about 3 minutes, and then add diced zucchini and chopped tomatoes. Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add the chorizo and combine.
  4. Cook for about 5 minutes, add the chard, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Using a spatula, create two wells and crack in the eggs.
  6. Season with salt and pepper and transfer under the broiler. Cook on high for 3-5 minutes, until the egg whites are set and the egg yolks are still runny.
  7. To serve, top with diced avocado and fresh cilantro.
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