Breakfast War

Just about everyone in the fast food industry has entered into the breakfast arena. At stake: a piece of the $77.6 billion breakfast market that, for the fast-food giants, can mean the difference between growth and stagnation.

Name 'em and they are all doing hot breakfasts: Starbucks, Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's and now, Subway. There are so many varieties of breakfast choices-- it's hard to keep track-- Peppered Bacon, Egg & Natural Aged Cheddar Cheese on English Muffin, French Toast Sticks, Sausage & Egg Burrito and a Steak & Egg Breakfast Sandwich.

Breakfast, however, is probably one of the easiest meals to make at home. It is a nutritious, quick way to start off the day and save some money along the way.

Food Challenge #7

The Egg McMuffin

Nutritional Information:

• 300 calories
• 840 mg of sodium

My Fix: Southwest Eggy Scramble

Ingredients

• Eggs (3 eggs plus 2 yolks) $2
  
• Corn (canned or frozen) $2
• Scallions $2
• 1 Pepper (any color!) $1
  
• Avocado $2
• Cheese $2
• Whole Wheat Tortillas $2
  
• S+ P
• Olive Oil
• Hot Sauce (optional)
  

Santa Fe Stir Fry
Chop up your veg: scallion, pepper. Add some oil to a pan. Saute the scallion, pepper and corn bits together. Add salt and pepper.



Place mixture aside in a bowl.



Egg Power
Eggs are a terrific source of inexpensive, pure protein. Add a dash of oil into your pan and scramble your eggs on medium-low heat.

I like to slowly stir my eggs as they cook-- it makes for a creamy texture.

Once the eggs come together in a loose scramble, add your veggies and incorporate.

Guac Squawk
Avocado is another kick-butt source of pure protein and goes great with anything Southwestern. Slice a ripe avocado over your eggs (or, for an added kick, make a quick guacamole and serve it on the side).

I like to lightly warm my tortilla and serve along side my eggs. To add some ole, douse your eggs with hot sauce!