Slow Carb Breakfast Burrito Recipe

When you're trying your best to stick to an honest slow carb diet, sometimes you get into a groove of repeated the same recipes over and over, and they end up getting boring.  In the worst case, they make it easier for you to be less diligent on your diet, and you may cave in and eat something you shouldn't.  To avoid this, sometimes it is a good idea to change things up.

Mushroom-Smothered Pork Chops

Pork chops are one of my favorite dinners.  The recipe that I've typically had in my family is some variation of coating with flour or bread crumbs, and then frying.  Not very appropriate for a slow carb diet.  However, we modified the recipe a little and combined several other ideas, and the result was this slow carb mushroom-smothered pork chops recipe that is bound to please!  What they lack in the crispy crunch department is more than made up with the delicious flavors!

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped (or more, depending on your preference)
• 1-2 lbs of mushrooms, sliced/chopped (use any variety or mixture you like!)
• White cooking wine (or flavor of your preference again)
• Olive oil
• Pork chops (I like boneless the best!)
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Sea salt
• Black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat a large pan on the stove to medium-high heat.
2. Add a bit of olive oil to a frying pan, and add the diced onions.
3. Cook the onions, mixing frequently to prevent burning, until they have softened.
4. Add the chopped garlic.
5. Add the sliced mushrooms.  Mix things around, and as the mushrooms shrink with the heating, they will free up more space to add more if you don't have the room to add them all in one go.
6. Continue cooking until it is the consistency that you like.  Then add 1/2 cup of wine, mix, and allow that to cook off for a few minutes longer.  While that's finishing, season the pork chops with the salt, pepper, rosemary, and thyme.
7. Remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside momentarily.
8. Add the pork chops to the pan and cook on medium high for about 3 minutes on each side, or until they are nicely cooked.  I sometimes throw in a dash of the wine at this point.  (An alternate method that I like to do is to sear the pork on high heat briefly on each side to give it a bit of crispiness, and then immediately reduce the heat or remove the pan from the heat, and finish up the cooking under medium heat).
9. Remove the pork, and if desired you can cover it to keep it warm and allow it to continue cooking itself a bit longer.
10. Transfer the pork chop to a plate, and then smother it in the sauteed mushrooms.

Options and Recommendations:

I enjoy this pork chop recipe with a nice salad, and maybe a side of some sort of beans.  A typical slow carb presentation!  I also think that a glass of wine goes well with this meal.  Enjoy!

I'm keen to try another variation of this by coating the pork in almond or walnut flour before frying, similarly to how is done in my slow carb chicken fingers recipe.

Lentils with Kale and Chicken

Here's a new recipe for your slow carb cookbook that was passed to me for slow carb lentils with kale and chicken that is perfect for a slow carb diet. It only has a few ingredients, but it still makes for a delicious and satisfying slow carb meal.

Amazing Turkey Avocado Omelet

This morning, I felt like doing a little bit of slow carb experimentation in the kitchen for breakfast. The result was ridiculously good, and I will definitely be making it again within the next few days.

Super Slow Carb Chili with Beef

This is a slow carb recipe for beef chili that we threw together one night, and were very happy with it. For two people, this recipe makes plenty, enough for dinner and leftovers for lunch the next day.

Slow Carb Bean and Vegetable Omelet

This Slow Carb Bean and Vegetable Omelet is a great way to start your day!  It is perfect for a slow carb diet, and will keep you completely satisfied until lunchtime.  You can modify this recipe in several ways, depending on what vegetables you have on hand.  You really can't go wrong, and it's so simple to make!

Chicken and Romano Beans

This recipe is a simple one, but a wonderful one.  Basically throw everything in the pan, and let it cook...  doesn't get any simpler than that!  This recipe for Chicken and Romano Beans is perfect for a slow carb diet, will leave you feeling full and satisfied after the meal, and doesn't take that long to prepare!

Slow Carb Omelet - Lentil Variation

This recipe cooks similarly to the Slow Carb Omelet with Black Beans, though it tastes entirely different.  If you cook the lentils enough, you can get a nice crispy texture as well, though that's not entirely required.  This is another great slow carb breakfast that doesn't take very long to prepare, and will keep your energy up well into the morning and up to lunch time.

Slow Carb Chicken and Black Beans

This slow carb recipe is one of the simplest I've made.  All you need are onions, beans, and chicken, and a couple of different spices.  High in protein from the chicken, the caloric bulk from the black beans gives you plenty of energy, and the fiber from the beans won't leave you craving more (junk) food an hour later.

Slow Carb Omelet - Black Bean Variation 1

An omelet is a fantastic way to start your morning off on the right foot.  This slow carb variation also fits very well into a slow carb diet, and definitely doesn't leave you hungry!  The recipe I list here makes enough for the two of us to split.