Serves 2
When I have time to make it, this is my favorite go-to breakfast. The benefits for our skin alone are worth it! Eggs are healthful for so many reasons like zinc and the formation of collagen which makes for younger, firmer skin. Avocados are hydrating, packed with B vitamins and vitamin E and help promote collagen production. Sweet potatoes are the perfect vehicle and provide powerful antioxidants like beta-carotene. Mushrooms are rich in vitamin D, selenium and antioxidants that protect skin against wrinkles and spinach is a great source of iron, folate, chlorophyll, magnesium, vitamins A, C, E (all amazing for your skin) and fiber. Finally, basil is full of antioxidants along with anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial nature. You couldn’t ask for a better way to start the day!
Ingredients:
4 pasture-raised eggs
1 medium sweet potato, ends cut and cut into slices
1 cup sliced Shitake mushrooms
2 cups fresh spinach
1 avocado
3-4 tablespoons ghee
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation:
Put slices of sweet potato in toaster and toast on medium-dark a few times until burnt around the edges.
Put a tablespoon of ghee in a frying pan and sauté the mushrooms on medium until soft, about 5 min. Season with salt and pepper. When mushrooms are about done add another tablespoon of ghee and add the spinach and sauté on low until spinach is wilted about 2-3 min. Remove mixture and set aside.
Crack eggs in a small bowl and beat lightly. Add the rest of the ghee to the pan and cook the eggs on low, stirring often. When eggs are still wet turn the stove off and continue to stir the eggs until they are slightly runny.
Cut avocado, scoop, and mash.
To prepare the toast spread the mashed avocado on the sweet potato slices. Add some of the spinach and mushroom mixture. Add some scrambled eggs and top with chopped basil.
Enjoy!