BREAKFAST BAGUETTE - 2 WAYS

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These Breakfast Baguettes are the wholesome, nutritious, and tasty morning treats that you have been waiting for!

 

Your search for the perfect breakfast ends here! Breakfast baguette is not just nutritious, it is inviting enough to get you excited for your breakfast. It can easily be made in minutes with basic pantry supplies, just ideal for the morning rush!

IS BREAKFAST THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY?

In the 1960s, nutritionist Adelle Davis famously said "Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper." The very word breakfast means eating to break our overnight fast. It jumpstarts our metabolism and, helps us burn more calories throughout the day. By skipping breakfast we are indirectly telling our body to conserve calories instead of spending. So, we might be eating fewer calories but our BMI (body mass index) will be higher and that is not good.

Various studies suggest that throughout the night our body uses a lot of energy stores for growth and repair. Eating a healthy breakfast helps to replenish the lost nutrients. People who miss breakfast are more likely to have the following conditions:

• Overweight
• The tendency to consume unhealthy snacks
• Higher BMI

HOW MANY CALORIES SHOULD A BREAKFAST IDEALLY BE?

Breakfast should contain at least 300-350 calories for most of us. While most of us think a glass of smoothie can do the trick, breakfast is not just about sipping. It is important to chew food, sipping calories can give our body the impression of less fullness leading to overeating during the next meal. 

WHAT SHOULD AN IDEAL BREAKFAST CONTAIN?

A good breakfast should combine protein, some amount of fat, and some fiber-filled carbs. Here are the key elements to keep in mind:

1. Avoid sugary stuff
2. Avoid processed meat
3. Add Lean Protein
4. Load up the fruits and veggies

ABOUT THIS RECIPE

This is a no-fuss healthy breakfast of whole-wheat baguette slices toasted to perfection and topped with healthy veggies and lean protein in the form of an egg. It is a great choice that ticks all the boxes of an ideal breakfast.

INGREDIENTS

You would need the following to make this simple yet healthy breakfast:

• French baguette slices about 1-2 inches thick cut on the bias
• Egg
• Butter
• Avocado
• Tomato
• Cucumber
• Lettuce
• Seasonings
• Cheese

HOW TO MAKE IT?

Making the breakfast baguettes is as simple as putting the spread on your bread. Here are the steps:

• Toast - In a skillet, toast the baguette slices with a teaspoon of butter.
• Chop - Cut the cucumber, tomato, avocado into thin slices. Wash a lettuce leaf and keep it ready.
• Fry - Make the fried egg as usual. You can make a sunny-side-up or beat the egg in a separate bowl and then fry it.
• Arrange - On a baguette slice place the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper. Top with a slice of American cheese. On the other baguette slice, place the avocado slices and fried egg. Sprinkle some black pepper.

Your nutrient-loaded, colorful, and tasty breakfast is ready. Enjoy this with a glass of your favorite fruit juice and some roasted peanuts.

VARIATIONS

• Use any other bread like multigrain sandwich bread or Jewish rye bread to make this breakfast toast.
• Replace egg with other proteins like grilled chicken or tofu.
• Use your leftover veggies as a topping.
• Use other toppings like pickled cucumber or olives.
• Smear the bread with mayonnaise before adding the toppings for a creamier bite.
• Convert into a wrap by wrapping contents in a flour tortilla or pita bread.
  

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is French baguette healthy?

Baguette or French bread as called in the US is arguably a healthy choice as it offers nutritional benefits, such as B vitamins, iron, and zinc. However, the whole grain version is recommended for its high fiber content compared to the traditional version.  

How to make the perfect sunny side up egg?

Here are the steps to making a perfect sunny side up egg:

Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Melt a teaspoon of butter and swirl the pan. 

Crack the egg and cook for 2 minutes, add seasonings.

Cover with a lid and cook for another 1-2 minutes. The yolk will stay soft with perfectly cooked whites.

How to make a sunny side up egg without oil or butter?

There are 3 ways you can fry an egg without oil or butter. 

• The first way is to use a good quality non-stick pan, which can be made of Teflon or ceramic. 
• The second way out is to use the microwave oven to fry the egg.
• The third way is to cook the egg in water.

How can I make a fried egg in a microwave?

You can make a fried egg in a microwave without using oil or butter. here is how you can make it:

1. In a microwave-safe bowl break the egg without disturbing the yolk. Add the seasonings as usual.
2. Put the bowl in the microwave for 40 seconds, on medium power. and keep on checking that the egg is cooking properly. Check with a fork to see if it is done. If the fork comes out clean the egg is ready otherwise cook for 5 more seconds. Repeat until done.
3. Put a little black pepper in a spoon and slide it underneath the egg to take it out of the bowl.

How can I make a fried egg using water?

You can make fried egg in water using the following steps but the yolks will be a little runny using this method:

1. Heat a non-stick skillet on high. Add about 2 tablespoons of water and wait for it to bubble.
2. Crack the egg and cover with a lid. Lower the heat to low. After a minute check. If the water has evaporated completely, add some more water, and wait for it to foam. 
3. When the water starts to foam your eggs are done.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Serve the breakfast baguettes with a glass of fresh fruit juice. Add some nuts to make this a balanced diet. Roasted peanuts are a great choice.

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BREAKFAST BAGUETTE - 2 WAYS

The wholesome, nutritious, and tasty breakfast that you have been waiting for!

Prep time: 5 MCook time: 5 MTotal time: 10 M

Ingredients:

• 2 French baguette slices about 1-2 inches thick cut on the bias
• 1 raw egg
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2-3 slices of Avocado
• 2-3 slices of Tomato
• 2-3 slices of Cucumber
• 1 Lettuce leaf
• salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
  
• 1 slice of American cheese

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet. Melt a tablespoon of butter and toast the baguette slices on medium heat, each side for a minute.
2. Make the fried egg in a tbsp of butter as usual. You can make a sunny-side-up or beat the egg in a separate bowl and then fry it.
3. On a baguette slice place the lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper. Top with a slice of American cheese.
4. On the other baguette slice, place the avocado slices and fried egg. Sprinkle some black pepper.
5. Serve immediately.

Notes:

You can use some other bread too. A piece of multigrain sandwich bread or a Jewish Rye bread are great choices. You can use any toppings of your choice like pickled cucumber or olives. You can use other proteins like grilled chicken or tofu.

The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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