Turkey Bacon and Kale Scramble
A quick, satisfying morning scramble packed with protein, crispy turkey bacon, and blistered cherry tomatoes. Perfect for starting the day with steady energy and hormone-supporting nutrients.
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl
Time saver
Measure everything before you start so this quick recipe moves without pauses.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep slices turkey bacon (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a skillet over medium heat and…
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Heat a skillet over medium heat and…
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chopped turkey bacon until crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside.
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If the pan is dry
If the pan is dry, add the olive oil. Toss in the cherry tomatoes and kale. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to blister and the kale is deeply green and wilted.
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While the vegetables cook
While the vegetables cook, whisk the eggs in a small bowl with the salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour the whisked eggs over the vegetables, gently folding and pushing the eggs around the pan until soft curds form and they are cooked to your liking.
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Fold the crispy turkey bacon back into…
Fold the crispy turkey bacon back into the scramble just before plating.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Pre-chopping your kale and halving the…
Pre-chopping your kale and halving the cherry tomatoes during your weekend prep makes this a seamless 5-minute cooking process on busy mornings.
Blistering the tomatoes slightly in the…
Blistering the tomatoes slightly in the pan doesn't just taste great; the heat helps release more lycopene, an antioxidant that fights inflammation.
If you find raw kale too…
If you find raw kale too tough, massage it briefly with a few drops of olive oil before cooking to break down the fibers.
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