Turkey Bacon & Blistered Tomato Scramble
A protein-packed morning scramble featuring crispy turkey bacon, blistered cherry tomatoes, and melted cheddar cheese.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthAppetite changes
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Low energy
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Fatigue
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Before you start
Your 15-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep Ahead: Chop the turkey bacon and halve the cherry tomatoes the night before and store them in the fridge to make assembly seamless on busy mornings.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Chop the turkey bacon into 1/2-inch pieces
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Chop the turkey bacon into 1/2-inch pieces
Chop the turkey bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. Halve the cherry tomatoes. Grate the cheddar cheese.
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Heat a skillet over medium heat with…
Heat a skillet over medium heat with a small pat of butter or a light drizzle of olive oil. Add the chopped turkey bacon and cook until crisped at the edges, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the…
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the bacon. Let them cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes until their skins begin to blister and soften.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs vigorously with a pinch of sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
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Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet
Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently fold the mixture with a spatula until the eggs are softly set, about 2 minutes.
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the grated cheddar cheese over the top, and let the residual heat melt the cheese for 1 minute before serving.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Fiber Boost
Fiber Boost: Serve this scramble over a handful of fresh baby spinach or alongside a quarter of an avocado to increase your morning fiber and healthy fats without adding prep time.
Prep Ahead
Prep Ahead: Chop the turkey bacon and halve the cherry tomatoes the night before and store them in the fridge to make assembly seamless on busy mornings.
Heat Control
Heat Control: Lowering the heat just before adding the eggs keeps them tender and creamy rather than rubbery.
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