Keto Breakfast Plate with Creamy Scrambled Eggs & Avocado

This breakfast plate is soft scrambled eggs, made creamy with a spoonful of heavy cream and cooked in butter, served next to a sliced ripe avocado. It makes one plate, takes 5 minutes to prep and 5 minutes to cook, and has 6 grams of carbohydrates, 5 of them fiber. The whole thing is on the table in 10 minutes.

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The Five Ingredients

• Eggs (3 large): the base of the plate and its main source of protein.
• Heavy cream (1 tablespoon): whisked into the eggs so they scramble creamier and richer.
• Butter (1 tablespoon): for cooking the eggs. It adds flavor and helps them stay creamy.
• Avocado (1 ripe): sliced and served alongside, with a smooth, buttery texture.
• Salt and pepper: season the avocado and the eggs to taste.

Cooking the Eggs

Whisk the eggs and cream together thoroughly in a bowl. Melt the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. It should be melted but not browned. Pour in the egg mixture and stir gently and steadily until the eggs are creamy and cooked the way you like them. Stir so they do not overcook. Take them off the heat while they are still soft and slightly runny.

Slice the avocado, season it with salt and pepper, and put it on the plate next to the eggs.

Picking the Avocado

Look for an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure but is not overly soft. If yours is not ripe yet, put it in a paper bag at room temperature for a day or two.

Ways to Change the Plate

• More protein: add cooked bacon or sausage.
• Cheese: top the eggs with shredded cheddar, feta or goat cheese.
• Vegetables: stir sautéed spinach, bell peppers or mushrooms into the eggs.
• Spices and herbs: a pinch of paprika or a dash of hot sauce, or fresh chives or parsley.

Serving

A small portion of sautéed spinach or a side salad rounds out the plate with something green. Black coffee or herbal tea works as a drink, and unsweetened almond milk is an option if you want your coffee creamier. For presentation, put the eggs in a bowl, fan the avocado slices on the side and finish with cilantro or chives.

Nutrition per Plate

One plate has about 400 calories, 35 grams of fat (15 grams saturated), 6 grams of carbohydrates, 5 grams of fiber, 1 gram of sugar, 15 grams of protein and 250 milligrams of sodium.

FAQ

How many carbs are in the plate?

6 grams per serving, including 5 grams of fiber from the avocado.

Can I add other ingredients?

Yes. Cheese, bacon or sausage all work. If you are counting carbs, check what the additions contribute.

How should leftovers be stored?

Keep the scrambled eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Reheat them in a non-stick skillet over low heat with a splash of cream or milk. They will not be quite as creamy as when freshly made.

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