LOW CARB PALEO TEX-MEX BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE

TEX-MEX BREAKFAST SCRAMBLE

Makes a hearty breakfast for two.

Approximate cooking time: 20 minutes (cook and dice chicken breasts ahead of time)

• Ingredients

  • 1 tsp coconut oil, tallow, lard, or bacon drippings
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (or ground chipotle)
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt (optional)
  • 1 Tbs water
  • 1/4 red onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, diced (optional)
  • 12 oz chicken breasts, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

  Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Meanwhile, break eggs into a small bowl. Add cumin, chili powder, sea salt, and water. Scramble with a fork until fully combined.
  3. Add onions, bell peppers, and jalapeno to the hot skillet. Saute 3-5 minutes, or until slightly softened.
  4. Add eggs and chicken, and cook while continuously stirring until eggs are light and fluffy.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in tomatoes, and top with fresh cilantro to serve.