Keto Avocado and Bacon Egg Cups
In terms of flavor and nutrition, Keto Avocado and Bacon Egg Cups are followed by such a diet as the ketogenic one. These cups contain avocado that has healthy fats that make you feel full for a long time, bacon also gives energy. Protein is well replenished from the eggs thus translating to muscular health and wellbeing. Also, there is low carb content in the recipe, which will not allow you to exit the ketosis state; it is also simple and can be prepared in the shortest time possible, suitable for the morning rush or during the period when you can’t prepare anything complicated. Thus, this makes the combination of flavors/ and textures appealing while at the same time having a keto-compliant meal.
What We Will Need
- 2 avocados
- 4 eggs
- 4 bacon strips
- Although, one can add salt/pepper according to their preferences, the following prepared by Nando’s with a touch of periperi spice does it effortlessly.
- Chopped spring onion on top (optional)
How We Are Going To Do It
step 1 : Preheat the oven to 375°F-190°C.
step 2 : Spoon out the avocado pits from the halves.
step 3 : Remove a little of the avocado meat to create a hole for the eggs.
step 4 : Take each half of the avocado and put it into a baking pan.
step 5 : Spoon the yolk carefully into the half of the avocado and then crack an egg and place the egg into the same half of avocado.
step 6 : Beat with salt and pepper.
step 7 : Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the eggs are firm to the touch or to your desired consistency.
step 8 : At the same time prepare the bacon in a pan until it is crispy.
step 9 : Sprinkle the bacon on top of the baked avocado eggs and crumble it.
step 10 : The food may be further decorated with chopped green onions if preferred.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
• Calories: 320 kcal
• Fat: 28g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
• Fiber: 5g
• Net Carbs: 1g
• Sugar: 1g
• Sodium: 340mg
FAQs
1. Are these avocado egg cups then able to be made in advance?
• Yes you can prepare them prior to baking but it is preferred that they are baked at the time in order to get the right texture and taste. If you will be preparing in advance, cook the bacon and prepare the avocado halves and then keep them in different containers. Prepare assembled, and bake it before serving it.
2. The alternatives if you don’t eat bacon are the following baking powder, buttermilk, yeast, soy sauce, ham, corn syrup, tomato paste and yolks.
• You can replace the bacon with Turkey bacon, prosciutto or smoked salmon and this will not only change the flavor of the dish slightly but will still be keto.
3. I know my avocados are too small to hold a whole egg so what do I do?
• However if your avocados are small, you can use quail eggs or scoop the avocado flesh out in a bid to create a bigger cavity. The other procedure is to incorporate the extra avocado in to the next subsequent cooking technique or as a decoration.
4. Is it possible to add cheese in with this recipe?
• Absolutely! Suggested toppings to put before baking are a pinch of shredded cheese. Cheese such as cheddar, mozzarella or parmesan are perfect when it comes to following the keto diet.
5. Ever had a burning question when cooking eggs that becomes hard to answer such as how do I know that the eggs are done.
• None can be taken out whole, but overcooked the eggs are when the whites are no longer a little soft, and the yolks are overcooked and dry. To make the egg yolk be runny, bake the dish for not more than 12 minutes. If you want to have a firmer texture yolk, you can bake up to 15 minutes.
Tips
• Choose Ripe Avocados: The best avocados to use indicated should be ripe but should not be too soft to maintain the right texture. Some of the avocados could be too ripe and may end up becoming soft after a bake.
• Use a Muffin Tin: To make the avocados stand well when baking, they should be put in a muffin tray. This will help prevent any occurrence of the eggs falling or breaking since they will be well protected.
• Spice It Up: You like spicy food? You can consider enhancing the taste of the dish using hot sauce or sprinkle of chili flakes.
• Experiment with Toppings: For a little extra taste and some green to your meal, you can also try using sautéed mushrooms, spinach or diced tomatoes on top of the bacon.
• Serve with a Side: I consider matching these egg cups with some greens or something smaller like a side dish keto salad.