This simple recipe packs a solid nutritional punch while being highly satiating. The bacon adds some luscious taste and contrasting texture to the spinach. It can be used as a side or a light meal.
The bacon provides protein along with selenium, choline, zinc, and vitamins B1 and B3.
Spinach adds potassium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, iron, copper, calcium, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, A as well as choline and folate and plenty of bulk that will make this hard to overeat.
Macros
This recipe provides 475 calories, 37 g protein, 33 g fat and 5 g of net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 1
- 90 g bacon (3 rashes approx.), cut in strips
- 1 clove garlic, very thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
- 200 g fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper (optional)
Directions
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add thyme leaves, garlic, chilli flakes for about 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and some salt and pepper, and cook, tossing for about two minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Suitable for
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