By which I mean something fried in a pan.
Ok, so this is one of my breakfast staples. Adjust as you need ingredient and amount wise. This makes enough for one person (4 3-4 in. mini omelets).
Basic Zucchini "Pancakes"
2 eggs
1 small zucchini, grated (you can salt and squeeze out excess water, but I don't find that it makes much difference unless you salt the mixture before cooking)
Other add-ins that I enjoy: green onion, chicken (from stock- you don't notice any dryness), parsley, haven't tried but I bet grated carrot would be good, and same with red pepper
Mix all ingredients together, add salt and pepper if desired (I usually wait on the salt). Pour dollops of mixture onto hot buttered/greased pan, cook several minutes on each side. The cakes can tend to spread a little, but can be contained easily with a spatula. I also generally try to even out the distribution of toppings for more even cooking. Remove from heat and serve- I usually eat mine with a dollop of yoghurt and some of the Nourishing Traditions fermented salsa (adds a nice tang).
Also, I frequently make this sauce with my eggs to get the easily assimilated raw yolk:
Simply separate one yolk from the eggs you're cooking (works well with the zucchini pancakes or an omelet) and mix with a couple teaspoons of yoghurt. Squeeze a little lemon juice in, salt and pepper to taste. Pour over egg dish- the sauce is somewhat runny, but I usually end up eating my eggs with a spoon anyway since starches are out.
I supplement my breakfast with sides to make sure I get enough, both nutrient and amount-wise. Recently it's been a little dish of homemade applesauce or some dried fruit, and yesterday I sauteed an apple in butter and put cinnamon on it. It was delicious. With regards to the butter/dairy thing, I have been using ghee for my cooking, but will switch to butter after it's gone, as I have been able to tolerate small amounts of hard cheeses (aged Parmesan and cheddar) without any problem. I will post more side ideas as I add in more to my diet, but with money and the fact that I'm still learning, my meals are pretty basic in scope! I also do weird things like eat leftover beets on the side, because they're healthy, cheap, and I'm trying to pay attention to what my body wants (within reason and moderation) since I've detoxed. Ok, hope this works for you! DON'T be afraid to eat as much as you need to be satisfied, or else you will be miserable as well as gypping your body (something I've had to learn).
thanks, kate! i adjusted these a bit--my yogurt isn't ready yet, and i used a bigger squash for the three of us, but they are so yummy, and this is so helpful!
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