By: Lisa M. Pressey
Breakfast Brussels is one of my new favorite morning meals. Combine brussel sprouts with a variety of other vegetables and you will have a meal packed with nutrients, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and energy! In addition, this plant-based meal will keep your blood sugar stable and add fiber to your diet.
Brussel sprouts get a bad rap for being bitter. However, I have found that fresh brussel sprouts are actually sweet in flavor. They are great roasted, or seared in a pan on the stove.
Why Brussel Sprouts For Breakfast?
Cruciferous vegetables are full of fiber and most people do not even reach the daily recommended amount. Additionally, brussel sprouts are low in calories, high in fiber, vitamin C and vitamin K. This makes them nutrient dense, which is equally important. They also have protein and other essential nutrients. Furthermore, they contain glucosinolates, that offer anti-cancer properties.
DAILY RECOMMENDED AMOUNT OF FIBER
The recommended daily amount of fiber for women is between 20-25 grams and 30-38 grams for men. Most adults only consume about 15 grams per day.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 medium purple potato
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 3 sweet mini peppers
- 8-10 fresh brussel sprouts, quartered
- 10-15 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- avocado oil
- salt
- pepper
- handful of shredded cheddar(optional)
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat a pan over medium heat with one tablespoon of avocado oil.
- Cut up all the vegetables and set aside.
- Dice the potato, onions, and a sprinkle of salt, then add once the pan is hot. Cook about 6 minutes.
- Next, add the brussel sprouts, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.
- When the brussels start to turn bright green add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Add shredded cheddar on top and melt if desired. Why not?
This recipe can made as a side dish as well. As a matter of fact, it can be enjoyed any time of the day or night. Furthermore, eating various colored vegetables allows you to obtain the different pytochemicals that each color offers.