Pitta Pocket Breakfast
BreakfastThe pitta pocket breakfast offers a creative way to shake up scrambled eggs. Chorizo, egg and avocado combine really well to deliver great flavour and high-quality proteins and fats.
Calories575kcal
Carbs37g
Protein28g
Fats33g
For Exercise DayPerformance Benefits
Great post-exercise recovery meal as it provides high-quality healthy fats and a moderate amount of carbohydrate
Health Benefits
Avocados are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fats which help reduce bad cholesterol levels in your blood, which can lower your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Expert Tips
you can also use tortillas as a lower calorie option.
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
Ingredients
- 50 g Chorizo (chopped)
- 4 Free-range egg
- 2 Pittas
- 1 Avocado (flesh scooped out)
- 2 handful Rocket leaves
- 1 tsp Ground pepper
Instructions
- Put the chorizo in a dry, non-stick pan on medium heat and fry until crisp; be careful not to burn it. Set chorizo aside and discard the excess oil.
- Add the beaten egg to the pan and stir gently with a wooden spoon until scrambled. Stir the chorizo through the egg just before it’s finished cooking.
- Toast the pittas, then mash the avocado with a fork and spread along the inside of each one.
- Add a handful of rocket to each pocket and then fill with the chorizo scramble. Season with cracked black pepper and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 575kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8.2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 558mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 8.7gSugar: 1.5gVitamin A: 1.4ugVitamin C: 8.9mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2.7mg
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