Breakfast Sandwich

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Breakfast Sandwich
45 min.
4
377kcal

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Start your day off right with this deliciously satisfying Dairy-Free Breakfast Sandwich! Perfect for those busy mornings or leisurely brunches, this sandwich is a delightful blend of flavors and textures that will awaken your taste buds. With creamy scrambled eggs, savory turkey sausage, and the peppery bite of fresh arugula, each bite is a wholesome start to your day.

What sets this breakfast sandwich apart is its emphasis on healthy ingredients, ensuring you get a nutritious meal without sacrificing flavor. Whole wheat English muffins provide a hearty foundation, while the aromatic olive oil adds richness without any dairy. The combination of fresh tomato slices and wilted arugula not only elevates the flavor but also adds a vibrant splash of color to your plate.

It's a breeze to prepare in just under 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a quiet breakfast at home. With four servings packed into this recipe, it’s perfect for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. Each sandwich is a balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it not just delicious, but also a great way to fuel your day. Give this Breakfast Sandwich a try, and experience the wholesome comfort that will keep you energized until lunch!

Ingredients

  • cup arugula with large stems removed cleaned
  • large eggs 
  •  muffins whole wheat split english toasted
  • teaspoons olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin
  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • medium tomatoes sliced
  • ounce turkey sausage patties 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Directions

  1. To prepare the turkey sausage and arugula: In a preheated small nonstick sauté pan, cook the turkey sausage patties over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the patties are golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
  2. Remove the turkey sausage patties from the pan.
  3. Add the arugula to the same pan along with 1 tablespoon water. Quickly wilt the arugula and remove from the heat.
  4. Place the olive oil in a preheated nonstick medium sauté pan. Crack the eggs into a small mixing bowl and whisk together with a fork for 1 minute. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  5. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and let sit for 15 seconds. Using a small rubber spatula, gently move the eggs around the pan, scraping from the bottom every 7 seconds or so. Continue to cook the eggs for 2 minutes longer or until they are just cooked (they should glisten and be just set).
  6. Assembly
  7. Place a cooked turkey sausage patty on each muffin bottom and top with the cooked eggs.
  8. Place the wilted arugula and sliced tomato over the eggs and top with the other half of the muffin.
  9. Serve immediately.
  10. Art Smith's Healthy Comfort
  11. Reprinted with permission from Art Smith's Healthy Comfort by Art Smith, © 2013 Harper One an imprint of Harper
  12. Collins Publishers

Nutrition Facts

Calories377kcal
Protein22.38%
Fat51.34%
Carbs26.28%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.5
Glycemic Load
0.36
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.640869555266%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
1.77mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.57mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:376.95kcal
18.85%
Fat:21.71g
33.4%
Saturated Fat:6.57g
41.05%
Carbohydrates:25.01g
8.34%
Net Carbohydrates:20.72g
7.53%
Sugar:5.8g
6.45%
Cholesterol:309.62mg
103.21%
Sodium:587.38mg
25.54%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.29g
42.59%
Selenium:46.02µg
65.74%
Manganese:1.11mg
55.36%
Phosphorus:376.79mg
37.68%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.51%
Vitamin B1:0.33mg
22.11%
Vitamin B3:4.2mg
20.99%
Calcium:208.42mg
20.84%
Zinc:2.88mg
19.19%
Vitamin B6:0.38mg
18.95%
Vitamin B5:1.88mg
18.82%
Iron:3.36mg
18.66%
Folate:73.08µg
18.27%
Fiber:4.29g
17.17%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.15%
Vitamin A:815.09IU
16.3%
Magnesium:61.33mg
15.33%
Vitamin D:2.05µg
13.69%
Potassium:421.34mg
12.04%
Copper:0.23mg
11.31%
Vitamin E:1.58mg
10.52%
Vitamin K:10.21µg
9.73%
Vitamin C:5.26mg
6.38%
Source:Epicurious