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brainy breakfast
Posted by Erika in rad*kitchen
It’s Monday. I needed 2 things this morning- optimized brain function before 1pm and protein for the muscles I’m about to torture at my first day back to strength training since the holidays. And yes, I am fully aware that it’s February. Zip it.
This took me about 10 minutes from start to finish.
First, start your water for poaching, if you prefer a poached egg.
In a small pan, a little oil and a mash of 1 small chipotle pepper (canned in adobo) and a teaspoon of minced garlic. Make a little paste to the two before adding to the pan.
To hot pan, add some chopped leftover chicken or turkey. I need that tryptophan for the mid-winter serotonin boost or else later today, I will take out my serotonin issues on every carbohydrate in my pantry.
Then a nice big handful of fresh spinach (I prefer baby for this, but whatever you have)….full of Vitamin A, B vitamins, magnesium, and iron.
Poach your egg now, or prepare it another way if you like. We buy pastured eggs, which are lousy with Omega-3 fatty acids, or Omega 3 supplemented eggs if I can’t find pastured….excellent brain food and good for immunity as well. Also, toast a piece of multi-grain bread or half a whole wheat english muffin.
Place toast on the bottom. Add spinach mixture.
Then top with the egg of your choice and season with salt & pepper.
Feel free to continue with your day.
