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    Mar 29, 2022 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Chelsea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

    BLT Breakfast Bowls (Low Carb)

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    Breakfast doesn't have to mean measly meals or sugary sweets. This low carb BLT Breakfast Bowl recipe is bursting with veggies and savory flavor!

    With a kale base as our "lettuce," bacon, tomatoes, and soft-boiled eggs make easy toppings that'll keep you feeling full. This is one breakfast salad I wouldn't pass up!

    BLT Breakfast bowl with kale, bacon, avocado, tomato, and soft-boiled eggs

    What's in BLT Breakfast Bowls

    Good news — if you know what's in a BLT, you're pretty much there!

    This recipe uses

    • kale (as our lettuce)
    • bacon
    • soft-boiled eggs
    • tomatoes
    • avocado
    • sesame seeds

    And that's pretty much it! Those eggs and avocado add the breakfast flair we're after, and sesame seeds as a garnish adds a slight nutty flavor. Simple and tasty!

    BLT Breakfast bowl with kale, bacon, avocado, tomato, and soft-boiled eggs
    Closeup of soft-boiled eggs garnished with pepper and sesame seeds

    How to soft-boil eggs

    The internet's full of different methods for soft-boiling and hard-boiling eggs, but my favorite method is the most traditional — simmering water.

    The simmered water method is quick and relatively foolproof.

    The BIGGEST tip I have is to not crank the heat up so the water is at a rolling boil — this will toss the eggs around and can result in cracks.

    To soft-boil eggs:

    — Bring water to a gentle simmer in a medium-large pot.

    — Use a slotted spoon to gently lower the eggs into the water.

    — Set a timer for 6 minutes.

    — Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and let cool enough to peel.

    Ways to customize these BLT Breakfast Bowls

    If you truly, truly hate kale — first of all, I'm wondering why you kept reading this far — you can sub it for spinach, collard greens, or any other lettuce. But if you're using a crisp lettuce like romaine, don't cook it.

    Taking the bacon or tomato out kind of defeats the point of a BLT bowl, but you can easily use grape tomatoes if that's what you've got on hand.

    You can definitely also swap sausage links or patties for the bacon — but you'll have to call it an SLT. *wink*

    Breakfast bowl with bacon, avocado, tomato, soft-boiled eggs, and kale
    BLT Breakfast bowl with kale, bacon, avocado, tomato, and soft-boiled eggs

    More veggie-licious breakfast recipes

    • Southwest Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
    • Salmon Cake Eggs Benedict
    • Bacon, Spinach, and Red Onion Salad
    • No Cook Smoked Salmon Grazing Board

    Did you try this recipe? I'd love to hear what you think! Comment below or tag me on Instagram.

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    BLT Breakfast bowl with kale, bacon, avocado, tomato, and soft-boiled eggs

    BLT Breakfast Bowls (Low Carb)

    • Author: Chelsea Joy
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    This straightforward BLT breakfast bowl makes a perfect, veggie-filled way to start the day. Skip the skimpy meals and sugary pastries for this bowl of morning fuel!


    Ingredients

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    • 4 rashers thick-cut bacon
    • 1 bunch kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
    • 1 large beefsteak tomato,sliced
    • 1 avocado, halved, seeded, and thinly sliced
    • 4 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

    Instructions

    1. Prepare the bacon. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the bacon, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned and crispy. Remove the skillet heat and use kitchen tongs to transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool enough to handle, reserve 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat in the skillet and discard the rest.
    2. Sauté the kale. Add the reserved bacon fat to the skillet and return to medium-high heat. Add the kale and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened slightly. Remove from heat.
    3. Soft-boil the eggs. Bring about 3 quarts of water to a gentle simmer in a medium pot. Using a slotted spoon or strainer, gently lower the eggs into the water. Cook for 6 minutes, then remove the eggs with a slotted spoon. Let cool enough to handle, then peel the eggs.
    4. Assemble the bowls. Divide the kale between two bowls. Top each bowl with bacon, tomato slices, and sliced avocado. Gently slice the soft-boiled eggs in half and add to the bowls, yolk-side up. Garnish with black pepper and sesame seeds and serve.

    Keywords: blt breakfast bowls, breakfast bowls, gluten free, low carb, keto, paleo

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