Mexican Breakfast or Lunch Scramble : Egg-free and low-carb

Just because you don't eat eggs or dairy, doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a hearty breakfast (or lunch) scramble. This savoury dish is loaded with ground (minced) turkey and plant protein, Mexican flavours, and fresh veggies. It's an egg-free and dairy-free way to enjoy your action-packed day!

Ingredients

Serves Four

9g net carbs per serving
375 g firm tofu*, drained and cut into small cubes .5" (1.5 cm)
450 g ground (minced) turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp taco seasoning
1 (140 g) red bell pepper, diced
1 (110 g) yellow onion, diced
salt and pepper
1 (200 g) avocado mashed
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
4 tbsp sour cream, dairy-free or vegan
1 tbsp lime juice

Note

If preferred you can substitute the tofu* for 2 eggs per serving.

Instructions

can be seen here

A little about Tofu

"Tofu, or bean curd, is a popular food derived from soya. It is made by curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block and then cooling it – in much the same way that traditional dairy cheese is made by curdling and solidifying milk. The liquid (whey) is discarded, and the curds are pressed to form a cohesive bond. A staple ingredient in Thai and Chinese cookery, it can be cooked in different ways to change its texture from smooth and soft to crisp and crunchy.

Tofu is a good source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also a valuable plant source of iron and calcium and the minerals manganese and phosphorous. In addition to this, it also contains magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1.

Note of caution
Tofu and all soya products contain large amounts of oxalate. Individuals with a history of kidney stones containing oxalate should avoid over consuming soya products."

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You could well be doing a Mexican Hat Dance,

after you've eaten this dish!

Readers, please note, you will find a variety of articles and recipe ideas within this blog, and not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan