A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates to encourage the body to burn fat for energy and promote weight loss. A low-carb breakfast casserole recipe includes beaten eggs, low-carb proteins, and vegetables, and can be cooked in the oven or on the stovetop.
A low-carb diet is a meal plan in which carbohydrates, a type of nutrient that is primarily responsible for breaking down sugar into energy, are limited. Carbohydrates are found naturally in foods such as grains, sugar, and starchy fruits and vegetables. The belief behind low-carb diets is that by limiting carbohydrates, the body will begin to burn fat, rather than sugar, for energy and cause weight loss. People following the plan are generally advised to limit their intake of breads, potatoes, rice and other grains, sugars, and starchy fruits and vegetables. A commonly recommended breakfast recipe for dieters is a low-carb breakfast casserole, in which eggs and other low-carb proteins and vegetables are mixed together and baked.
Traditional breakfast casseroles often consist of your favorite meat, such as bacon or sausage, combined with beaten eggs and a high-carb starch such as potatoes or bread cubes. A low-carb breakfast casserole tends to rely primarily on beaten eggs as the base, along with any desired low-carb chopped meats or vegetables. Vegetables that are generally approved for the dish include peppers, broccoli, greens, mushrooms and asparagus.
Low-carb breakfast casserole is usually made by beating your preferred amount of eggs. The exact number of eggs used will vary based on personal preference, but low-carb recipes tend to use more eggs than traditional breakfast casseroles containing potatoes or bread to make the dish more filling and add structure that may be missing by removing the starches. Bacon, sausage, or other desired meat is usually cooked before being added to the beaten eggs. Any low-carb vegetables that are used can be added raw to the egg mixture or can be sautéed before achieving a softer texture. Dairy products are generally considered acceptable on most low-carb diets, so grated cheese can also be mixed in with the other ingredients or sprinkled on the casserole before cooking.
The cooking time for a low-carb breakfast casserole can vary depending on the amount of eggs used, but typically it will take about 30 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190.55 degrees Celsius) for the eggs to cook and become hard-boiled . Alternatively, the dish can be cooked on a stovetop in a covered skillet over low heat until the eggs are cooked through. Once heated, the casserole can be served hot or at room temperature. It can be wrapped and refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to a month for best results.
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