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Avocado, Egg White, and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

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Start your day in a healthy and satisfying way with this Avocado, Egg White, and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich made with Arnold Country Style Butter Bread!

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I’ve been in a major breakfast rut lately.  I wake up, grab my coffee, and then search the fridge to make something to eat.  Mind you, our fridge and freezer have been pretty well stocked lately.  So I really shouldn’t have a problem finding something to eat.  But most of the time, I’ll end up grabbing something quick to eat, like cereal.  Some days I end up sitting with my cup of coffee and – I know it’s bad – forget to eat breakfast altogether.

But lately, I’ve rediscovered my love for breakfast sandwiches.  All of those fresh ingredients hanging out in our fridge can be turned into a toasty breakfast sandwich that I can’t wait to sink my teeth into!  I’ve been making this breakfast sandwich a lot.  It’s so easy to make and can even be made ahead of time if you want a grab-and-go breakfast first thing in the morning. My breakfast rut has been broken! 

Avocado, Egg White, and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

 
This sandwich starts with two lightly toasted slices of Arnold Bread.  We’ve become big fans of Arnold Bread (we always have at least one loaf on hand) and recently tried their NEW Country Style Butter Bread.  It’s baked with Land O’Lakes Butter that gives it a rich, buttery flavor.  It’s the perfect bread to use in a breakfast sandwich.  


I love turkey bacon, so I cooked up a couple strips in a pan.  When I’m topping a sandwich with bacon, I like to cut the strips in half so they’ll be the perfect size to layer onto my sandwich.


Then, I made an egg white in a skillet.  You could use butter to cook your egg.  I just spritzed a little oil into the pan and seasoned the egg with salt and pepper.


Now you can start layering your sandwich.  First, I added sliced Asiago cheese.  Then, I topped it with the egg white.  After that, I followed with my fresh ingredients, like a handful of baby spinach, sliced tomato, and sliced avocado.


Top the sandwich with the turkey bacon and close it up! 


I found that this sandwich didn’t need much in the way of seasonings.  It’s pretty delicious on its own.  But if you want to step it up a notch, I would give it a sprinkle of everything seasoning.  I love to use that on my eggs and avocado toast!  

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Avocado, Egg White, and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Avocado, Egg White, and Turkey Bacon Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients

  • 2 slices Arnold Country Style Butter Bread
  • 2 slices turkey bacon, cut in half and cooked
  • 1 egg white
  • 4 tomato slices
  • Baby spinach
  • 4 avocado slices
  • 1 slice Asiago cheese slice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Lightly toast the Arnold Country Style Butter Bread.
  2. Remove the bread from toaster and begin layering the sandwich.
  3. Add the Asiago cheese, egg white, a handful of baby spinach, tomato slices, avocado, and turkey bacon.
  4. Season with salt pepper and close the sandwich with the other piece of toasted bread.
  5. Cut in half, if desired, and serve.
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This sandwich is delicious and satisfying!  Plus, it’s made with fresh, wholesome ingredients so you can enjoy every single bite!  Especially when you make it on buttery, but healthy, Country Style Butter Bread!

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10 Recipes You Can Make with Quinoa

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Looking for a new way to cook quinoa? These 10 recipes will show you how you can prepare this healthy superfood for breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

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I tried quinoa for the first time a few years ago and, for a while, it totally replaced rice for me! Now, I cook it just as much as I cook rice, which is pretty often!  Because it’s such a simple substitution for rice, most people think quinoa is a grain (I did, too!).  It’s actually a seed that grows on a plant that’s related to spinach, beets, and chard! 

Whatever quinoa is, it’s a pretty freaking awesome pantry staple to keep around!  It’s gluten-free, a great source of protein, high in fiber, and full of antioxidants!  Plus, it’s a really versatile ingredient.  You can use it in both savory and sweet or hot or cold dishes!

10 Recipes You Can Make with Quinoa

 
One of my favorite things to make with quinoa – as you’ll notice below – is salad!  Boil it up, let it cool down, and dump it in a bowl with a bunch of fresh salad ingredients!  It’s so good!  Quinoa doesn’t really have a flavor, kind of like rice, but it adds a nice bulk to dishes.  I’ve sweetened it with a little stevia before and made a breakfast bowl.  It’s also really good in soups and great to add to Buddha bowls! 

As I write this, I have the sudden urge to whip up a quinoa recipe – maybe a salad or a big Buddha bowl.  Thankfully, I have a mostly bag of quinoa in our cabinet and a lemon quinoa cup that I got through our Hungryroot delivery.  

  1. So Fresh and So Green Quinoa Salad
  2. Quinoa and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Chicken
  3. Caprese Style Quinoa Salad
  4. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
  5. Everything Seasoned Breakfast Quinoa Bowl
  6. Apple Pecan Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
  7. Chicken Cacciatore with Quinoa
  8. Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant
  9. Greek Goddess Buddha Bowl
  10. Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Buddha Bowl

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Do you like quinoa? Which one of these recipes will you try first?

Did you make any of these quinoa recipes? Share your pics on Instagram using the hashtag #livinglavidaeats. Don’t forget to tag me @lavidaholoka!

Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Frittata

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This easy Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Frittata is a comforting egg dish that’s loaded with leftover ham, shredded hash browns, and cheddar cheese!

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Pre-pandemic, I used to do our regular grocery shopping once a week.  But every now and then, I’d sneak out for a few extra ingredients or some fresh produce.  Now, I go to the store every few weeks and stock up so I don’t have leave the house.

During one of my last shopping trips, I picked up a small, Hatfield pre-sliced ham for us to have for Easter.  I figured that the ham and some of the vegetables from my Hungryroot deliveries would be enough for the two of us.  It ended up being more than enough for our quiet Easter dinner! 

We had leftover vegetables for lunches the next day and plenty of ham!  I think I look forward to holiday ham just for the leftovers!  Since my husband is still working, he took some of the leftovers for lunch.  And I had plans to use the rest in a frittata.


I love making frittatas! Start with a base of eggs and milk (or heavy cream) and whatever you add to your frittata is up to you!  Frittatas are super easy to make and perfect for using up leftover ingredients! 

Not only did I have leftover ham to use in my frittata, but I also had a bag of shredded hash browns in our freezer.  As far as I’m concerned, potatoes make everything better!  They’re the ultimate comfort food!  This frittata isn’t just a delicious breakfast, it’s like a warm and cozy hug for your belly!

Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Frittata

 
I started this frittata by cooking the hash browns in my cast iron skillet with a little olive oil.  Once they started to brown on the bottom, I added in some onion and ham.  When the onions started to soften, I removed everything from the skillet.  Then, I whisked up the eggs and milk and poured that into the skillet. I also added a splash of Tabasco sauce into my egg mixture.  It’s totally optional, but I loved the little extra kick of flavor it gave the frittata! 

When the eggs started to set around the edges, I dumped the potato mixture back in and added cheddar cheese.  After the eggs cooked on the stove top for about five minutes, I placed the frittata in the oven to cook the rest of the way.  The result is a light and fluffy frittata!

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Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Frittata

Ham and Cheese Hash Brown Frittata

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
  • 3 cups frozen shredded hash browns
  • 1/3 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups ham, chopped
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup milk, or heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar
  • Optional: Tabasco sauce, chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the hash browns to the skillet in an even layer. Let them sit for about 5 minutes, or until they develop a golden crust on the bottom.
  4. Mix in the onion and allow the hash browns to sit again for a few more minutes.
  5. Stir in the ham. Then, remove the mixture from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, and a splash of Tabasco sauce, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Add a little more olive oil to the cast iron skillet, if necessary, and pour in the egg mixture.
  8. Cook the eggs for about 5 minutes. While the eggs are starting to set, add the hash brown mixture back into the skillet and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
  9. Place the frittata in the preheated oven and cook for 18 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the edges are golden brown.
  10. Allow the frittata to cool slightly before serving. Serve with chopped green onions, if desired.
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I always like to slice up my frittatas and keep them wrapped up in the fridge for an easy heat-and-eat breakfast or lunch.  The slices reheat great in the microwave.  All you need is a couple minutes and you have an easy and satisfying meal!

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11 Recipes You Can Make with Tomato Sauce

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Open up your kitchen cabinet, grab a can of tomato sauce, and make delicious small bites, Italian inspired main dishes, and so many other recipes!

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Growing up in an Italian family, tomato sauce was always a staple in our house. Mom would hit up the can-can sale at the grocery store multiple times – and I’m pretty sure she still does that – to pick up cases of sauce to store in the basement.  As long as we had a can of tomato sauce on hand, we could eat some pretty good meals!

Thanks to my parents, tomato sauce is now a major staple in our house, too!  Just like mom, I’ll buy a case of crushed tomatoes (just one case!) when they go on sale at the grocery store.  I also try to get a pouch of tomato sauce in all of my Hungryroot deliveries.

11 Recipes You Can Make with Tomato Sauce

 
One 28 ounce can of sauce can go a long way for the two of us!  I’ll make a big batch of homemade pasta sauce and freeze it for later.  Or I’ll season it with Italian spices and use it on our pizza.  It also makes a super easy dipping sauce to heat and eat!

Tomato sauce can go way beyond pasta, but there’s nothing more comforting than a plate of pasta and some homemade sauce.  If you’re looking for some new recipes to make using tomato sauce, I’m sharing 11 easy recipes that include pasta, small bites, Italian inspired main dishes, and even breakfast!

  1. Spicy Tomato Skillet Eggs
  2. Sausage & Pepper Stuffed Rolls
  3. Low-Carb Zucchini Lasagna
  4. Creamy & Spicy Tomato and Sausage Pasta
  5. Chicken Parmesan Poppers and Sliders
  6. Meatball Marinara Naan Flatbread
  7. Air Fryer Spiralized Zucchini Parmesan Cakes
  8. Easy Cauliflower Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce
  9. Chickpea Puttanesca
  10. Spicy Summer Mussels
  11. Chicken Cacciatore with Quinoa

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