Avocado-Bacon Scramble with Sautéed Spinach
A satisfying morning meal featuring creamy avocado and crispy bacon, paired with tender spinach cooked in garlic butter. This American-inspired recipe (low-carb), ready in about 18 minutes, combines avocado, bacon, spinach into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 medium avocado
- 4 oz bacon
- 2 cups spinach
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Dice 1 medium avocado into 1/2-inch cubes and set aside. Cook 4 oz bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, 5-6 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add 2 cups fresh spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until wilted. Return bacon to skillet, add diced avocado, and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. Gently toss for 1 minute until heated through but not mushy.
