Fried Egg in a Bacon Nest with Avocado Sauce
Looking for an easy breakfast that fits your egg in bacon nest routine? This fried egg in a bacon nest with avocado sauce is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 3 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 5 minutes prep, 10 minutes cook
- Servings: 1
- Carbs: 3 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1/4 (50 g) avocado
- 70 g cucumber
- 2 slices (15 g) bacon
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 5 g chives
- 1 egg
- 20 ml olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Halve the bacon slices crosswise, then lay them alternating crosswise and lengthwise in the pan like a nest and fry. After 2 minutes, crack 1 egg into the nest.
- While the egg fries, blend the avocado with 20 ml olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper, chives and lime juice until smooth.
- Slice the cucumber and arrange on a plate. Top with the bacon-nest egg and drizzle with the avocado sauce.
Tips & Variations
Very British, very good. Use a small pan so the bacon nest hugs the egg.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 3 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Fried Egg in a Bacon Nest with Avocado Sauce contains just 3 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 1.
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