BELT Sandwich

I like Wednesdays almost as much as the camel in the Geico commercials. The feeling of the week being half over makes me feel like I just might make it. My daughter loves going to the story time at our local library, which she talks about nonstop for the rest of the week. I grocery shop, which I honestly don’t love, but I get fresh produce which always makes me feel more alive. AND… we eat breakfast for dinner. I could honestly eat breakfast food just about every meal of the day and not be sad.

I recently fell in love with these sandwiches. So in love, we ate them three weeks in a row for breakfast for dinner. I can’t think of much not to love. They were fast, required only one pan, filled me up, included vegetables (which can be a trick at breakfast), were delicious, and my daughter ate it. Granted, on that last point, hers was deconstructed and sans vegetables. But we were all happy.

Enjoy!

BELT Sandwich (Serves 1)

2 slices whole wheat bread
½ tablespoon Dijon or horseradish mustard
1 ½ slice bacon
2 eggs
2-4 tablespoons milk
black pepper, to taste
1 ounce slice of colby or cheddar cheese
1 roma tomato, sliced
1 cup mixed greens
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves

1. Toast bread. Spread mustard evenly on each piece. Set aside.

2. In a small skillet or pan, cook bacon until crisp. Let drain on paper towels.

3. Wipe out most of grease from skillet. Whisk together eggs, milk, and pepper. Pour into skillet and cook, keeping the eggs formed to about the shape of your bread. When eggs are almost set, place cheese on top of eggs until it begins to melt. Remove from pan.

4. Build sandwich with bacon, tomatoes, greens and cilantro, eggs with cheese, and top slice of bread. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 532
Protein: 36 g
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Cholesterol: 419 mg
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sodium: 839 mg

Recipe Notes: You could use three egg whites or 1 whole egg and 1-2 egg whites. I prefer whole eggs, and an egg or two a couple times a week isn’t going to kill me. Add as much milk as you like to your eggs. This is like scrambled eggs, where you really wouldn’t have to add milk. I just always do. You can really use whatever cheese you have on hand, but I prefer a yellow cheese with eggs. Don’t skip on the cilantro. It is what takes this sandwich from good to great. Promise.

Source: original recipe