if you read in world's healthiest foods, George talks about how the right kind of fats - good fats like
Avocado . Coconut Oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Chia Seeds. Nuts. Eggs.
can increase the absorption of certain minerals and vitamins in leafy green vegetables .
Eating a Green Salad with a small slice of Avocado can increase your absorption of those vitamins by 400%... yes... check it out for yourself. Its amazing. The fat allows the vitamins to travel to wherever they need to get to and absorb into the cells in our body. Amazing!
So I began experimenting with Kale and trying to invent ways to LOVE kale...
and I discovered that one way to eat Kale for breakfast is to eat it with good pasture-raised eggs...
and there are so many different ways to do this. But the yummy flavor dense and creamy yolk pairs so nicely with the kale. And there are a lot of ways of achieving this scrumptious blend.
Here are two ways to do it with tips...
Pan Seared Kale with scrambled eggs--
Take a very hot pan- with grass-fed butter, or coconut oil- and get it hot and melted- add two large handfuls of already chopped Kale... it will sizzle- and don't be scared- allow it to "burn" slightly- tossing with a wooden spatula... 2 minutes? - then reduce the heat.
allow the kale to wilt a bit in the pan- on lower heat- until it is slightly soft- this is a personal preference. I like my kale crispy and chewy. but if you cook it longer- it will be softer. Either way is fine-
whip you egg mixture and if you like- add other seasonings like Herb de Provence, dried Dill, dried Rosemary... if you want- you can use fresh minced parsley or fresh minced cilantro-
I particularly love this herbacious flavor ... If you like, add a spot of garlic to your sauteed kale and salt with whatever salt you use. Kale does need salt , in my opinion. It seems to help the balance of flavors.
okay- add your eggs. cook like you normally would to whatever consistency you prefer-
(about 10 minutes overall)- If you are in a hurry- you can toss continuously and speed up the cooking-
I like to drink my coffee and let the pan do the work. I set a timer for 5 minutes and just let it do its thing- with a lid- on low.
and serve. If you like cheese- you can add some shredded cheese when you add the egg in the pan and cover with a lid to allow it to melt. try using shredded parmesan as a garnish after cooked. YUM. great heart healthy breakfast with loads of kale vitamins and minerals...good fat for your brain from the egg. this is a very satisfying breakfast and will keep you nourished for hours.
Fried Eggs with a Nest of Kale on top---
This method is sort of like the first- only slightly inverted-
Essentially we are going Fry the eggs like normal- adding a couple handfuls of prepped Kale on top of the eggs- and cover with a lid. So- get your pan HOT!!! with melted butter or coconut oil- and then crack in your egg(s) and after about a minute or two- add in your kale. If you want- now is the time to add your shredded cheese, if you are doing it that way. Cover with a lid- lower the heat- and let Cook until desired consistency of the eggs. Ideally- my recommendation is firm whites but the yolks would be slightly runny still- go for that peachy Yellow color- that shows you that they are cooked but still mushy. that is an incredibly point for this dish- the creamy yolk adds a decadent contrast of flavor to the kale. This is delicious and you will wonder why you have never eaten Kale & Eggs for breakfast before.
Enjoy!
