Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I have almost gotten breakfast down. But I need a veggie..

I put eggs (from fridge in shell) and bacon on a foil-lined cookie sheet and pop it into a cold oven which I set to 350. 30 minutes later breakfast is done.

I have it with tea and should find an veggie that works. Maybe I could put some zucchini strips on the pan with the bacon, and they would roast in the drippings?

What veggies are good in the AM and would not be much of an extra step?

EDIT: I forgot to mention I don't have a dishwasher.

This works for me now because the only cleanup is throwing the tinfoil away after the bacon fat has congealed on it and disposing of some egg shells and paper towels.

The idea of getting a pan dirty for breakfast and having to deal with it is pretty unappealing most days.

Ideally it would be something I could eat without silverware like bacon and "hardboiled" eggs:)

Additional Edit: Wanted to put the link to Alton Brown explaining the egg trick up here too http://www.food.com/recipe/hard-cooked-eggs-in-the-oven-baked-eggs-61856

edited May 12 2011 at 16:30

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asked Jan 7 2011 at 12:54

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ok, after reading this thread all the way through im pretty shocked ive never done this with my eggs. i have hardboiled eggs almost every morning. i boil them though (like many of us im assuming). this, though, sounds awesome. im trying it for sure. – ben61820 Jan 7 2011 at 15:20

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"I need a veggie." Why? I just eat my eggs and bacon and am happy with that. – JJ Jan 7 2011 at 15:38

@Ben Give it a go! Just be sure to lower the temp if you are just cooking eggs. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I admit I don't cool them in icewater unless I am doing a huge pile, I just peel right away under running water. @Jae It sounds stupid but it is the fat, there is this pan full of yummy bacon drippings that I could cook something in if I can get the combo right. – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 16:29

Ah. Makes sense. =) – JJ Jan 7 2011 at 18:42

Don't let throw away the bacon fat! Either pour it into a container to use later, lick it up (very classy), or reuse the foil and cook something else in the fat. – Nick Jan 7 2011 at 19:02

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Amy · Answer 1 · 2011-01-07 13:19:17Z UTC

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I eat spinach nearly every morning, though it probably wouldn't work in the oven as you described. I just toss it in a steamer basket and it's done in a few short minutes! Clean up is a breeze.

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:19

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	I put my spinach in a glass bowl and microwave for about 2 minutes, drain and add Kerrygold. Cleanup easy peazy. – Doris Jan 7 2011 at 14:37
	Sometimes for dinners I bake spinach with bacon and cheese in a cast iron pan. I fry the bacon, remove and crumble the bacon, cook spinach in bacon grease with some onion, add eggs bacon and cheese and cover and cook on the stove top on low or put in the over at 350 or so for 20-30 minutes, maybe more depending on how many eggs I use. It might work for breakfast. – Mikey Feb 23 2011 at 9:28
	I like spinach raw. No trouble at except making sure I have some in the house. – Curmujeon Oct 8 2011 at 12:15

Deidre · Answer 2 · 2011-01-07 13:01:27Z UTC

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My favorite is asparagus, mushroom and garlic with eggs. I usually will have it for dinner and then the next day eat the leftovers. It is TODAY's breakfast.

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:01

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Well the aspargus should work in season, but the mushrooms might make it too wet for the bacon... unless I used a roasting pan and put the veggies on the bottom – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 13:34

Dale · Answer 3 · 2011-01-07 13:14:28Z UTC

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Kale might work. Through a few kale leaves on the pan with some spices and a little oil. Not sure if 30 min would be too much. Maybe add it half way through?

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:14

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Hum, I might try that but I am usually in the bath while breakfast makes – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 13:27

FifthApe · Answer 4 · 2011-01-07 13:24:52Z UTC

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Kale with a little garlic is really good with morning eggs. Saute the garlic for a few minutes, then chop up and add the kale. The whole process will take about ten minutes. Enjoy!

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:24

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Jules K · Answer 5 · 2011-01-07 13:09:05Z UTC

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Chopped up broccoli roasts very nicely! Sauteed spinach is great with eggs, and only takes a couple mins to make.

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:09

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I will try broccoli but it might be a little strong for the morning, the other stff might balance it though – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 13:32

Natasha · Answer 6 · 2011-01-07 13:12:47Z UTC

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Bell peppers! That is if you are down with nightshades. :) So, lemme get this straight, you put eggs in the shell in the oven?? I have never heard of that. How do they come out? Like boiled eggs?

-Nat

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:12

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Yep, they are boiled eggs, just not hard boiled – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 13:26

Opps forget to add that if you are gonna try it they are best at 325, I use tthe higher temp to crisp the bacon. The bacon prefers a preheated oven but the eggs can crack if they are not but in a cold one :) – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 13:45

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I learned about it from Alton Brown, here is the link food.com/recipe/… – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 14:19

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That is SO COOL. I love the whole idea with the breakfast in the oven all at one time and easy clean up. Awesome! – sherpamelissa Jan 7 2011 at 14:33

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Thanks, lazy low clean up cooking is my specialty. :) – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 20:04

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sherpamelissa · Answer 7 · 2011-01-07 13:12:58Z UTC

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I do thin cut circles of zucchini or yellow squash. I'm sure they would both roast well in the bacon drippings.

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:12

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I might give that a tryy – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 13:27

Eliz · Answer 8 · 2011-01-07 14:21:34Z UTC

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Winter squash sounds good to me right now, but it could just be the season. ;) That temp/time would be perfect for it and the bacon grease would make it yummay.

answered Jan 7 2011 at 14:21

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Ohh yea, cut it in to strips and leave the skin so I can eat it like a giant orange!! That sounds so good :) – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 14:24

kinetic · Answer 9 · 2011-01-07 14:46:36Z UTC

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I'd roast some Brussels sprouts with it.

Thanks for the great "egg in shell" cooking lesson, by the way. It doesn't get more convenient than that. I can't wait to try it!

answered Jan 7 2011 at 14:46

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Ohh I also didn't think about this and I have someone who adores brussels sprouts in the family – Vrimj Jan 7 2011 at 14:50

losterman · Answer 10 · 2011-02-15 17:38:09Z UTC

I did this in a pan (and it was delicious), but you could conceivably do it in the oven. I imagine it would be pretty awesome with bacon.

http://paleograd.blogspot.com/2011/02/asparagus-eggs-sunny-side-up.html

Silverwear would be required for eating it, however.

Oranges13 · Answer 11 · 2011-03-24 13:54:09Z UTC

This morning I had 2 eggs, a slice of bacon and some peppers & onions. Colorful veggies are good for you!

I have several bags of frozen spinach and mustard greens that I also intend to eat off and on for breakfast as well.

You could save yourself a whole bunch of time if you got one of these (or two or three): http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&index=blended&field-keywords=mastrad%20personal

You can put the slice of bacon in the bottom, two eggs on top and then veg on top of that and nuke it for 2 minutes. Viola - yum yum!

gone2croatan · Answer 12 · 2011-03-24 15:54:05Z UTC

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Instead of having to worry about cooking something, I always eat a couple of forkfuls of a lacto-fermented vegetable with my breakfast. I keep three or so different kinds in the fridge and switch them out as I see fit. Sauerkraut tastes really fantastic with bacon and eggs. Yum!

answered Mar 24 2011 at 15:54

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+1 on the sauerkraut and eggs. Delicious. – Todd Mar 24 2011 at 16:03

Adam Crafter · Answer 13 · 2011-03-24 16:02:01Z UTC

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Throwing a handful of shredded coconut into the hot grease makes a tasty treat, and the fat really helps me feel energized and satisfied for the rest of the day.

answered Mar 24 2011 at 16:02

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Ben · Answer 14 · 2011-05-12 16:49:10Z UTC

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Green beans maybe? I love roasted green beans, and I bet they would taste amazing roasted in bacon fat.

answered May 12 2011 at 16:49

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Cara · Answer 15 · 2011-01-07 13:42:35Z UTC

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I'd say sauteed spinach or asparagus. Make extra for dinner then eat the leftovers!

Cara http://primroseandpaleo.wordpress.com

answered Jan 7 2011 at 13:42

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WordVixen · Answer 16 · 2011-02-15 19:04:58Z UTC

You could try whole garlic cloves (peel the night before), chunked onion, and maybe the stems of swiss chard? Save the leaves for dinner (fantastic in a stir fry), or maybe toss in at the end and stir around in the still sizzling bacon grease.

lalabomba · Answer 17 · 2011-05-12 17:46:25Z UTC

roasted beets :) and you can make them the night before and chill them if you don't want warm beets. I like fennel and beet salad, make it at night and let it marinate in the fridge until morning. its perfect to beat the summer heat!

1 fennel bulb (sliced thinly)/ 1 beet (cooked and quartered)/ juice and zest of 1/2 a lemon/ 1 tablespoon honey or whatever sweetener you prefer/ 1 tablespoon olive oil (or whatever oil you prefer) salt and pepper. Mix and chill. Dijon Mustard also works very well in the marinade if you like that flavor.

Breakfast Veggie suggestions?

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