Low carb breakfast burrito with, bacon, eggs and asparagus

I love eating an elevated version of just bacon and eggs and this done burrito style with asparagus (or any available veggie) works well. Using a low carb tortilla also keeps this healthy and good. So if your ready, let’s make this low carb breakfast burrito and we can eat soon!

Is asparagus okay for diabetics?

Yes, asparagus is a good option for people with diabetes. It’s low in carbohydrates and calories while being rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants. The fiber content helps regulate blood sugar levels by slowing down the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Additionally, asparagus has a low glycemic index (GI), which means it won’t cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.

Asparagus also contains various nutrients, such as vitamin K, folate, and vitamins A and C, which contribute to overall health. Including it in a balanced diet can be beneficial for managing diabetes.

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Ingredients to this low carb breakfast burrito

This is just for one serving, so if you want to make more double or add to the recipe based on how many people you want to feed.

3 slices bacon

2 large eggs

1 tbsp olive oil

1 low carb tortillas ( I use Mission Carb Balance)

2 tbsp mixed cheddar cheese

2 pieces asparagus cut in half and diced

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

How to make this low carb breakfast burrito

In a small bowl scramble, the eggs with the salt, pepper and set aside

Heat a medium skillet and place the bacon and cook well on each side

Set aside in a plate with paper towel to absorb the oils and then break into small bite size pieces

Drain any excess oils and then add olive oil and cook the asparagus

Add the scrambled egg mixture and sprinkle the cheese on top and mix ingredients well together.

Place the scrambled egg mixture onto a plated tortilla and then sprinkle the bacon pieces on top

Roll the tortilla together and then you’re ready to eat.

Substitutions on this recipe

You can use any vegetable that you have in your fridge and cut into small pieces so it is easy to roll into the tortilla

You can also substitute any cheese you would like that is in your fridge

Bacon is great but if you have other meats available or just want to do this veggie style, then you can create with what you have available.

How to serve this burrito

I prefer to have this with healthy fruit but you can also do some of my favorite breakfast foods below

Healthy apple yogurt

Keto ham and cheese muffins

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