Bacon & baked bean brekkie stack. For mum
I’m yet to buy my mum a Mother’s Day present this year although she’s told me I can give her $8 for the discounted ABBA CD she recently bought on sale. *sigh*
However, I’ll almost certainly travel the 42km (exactly) to her place, overnight it and cook her breakfast.
Both she and I are trying to lose weight and fortunately Weight Watchers has a heap of recipes which provide a good balance between being healthy while NOT compromising taste. Or, you know… fun.
So I decided to participate in WW’s Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed Challenge and am planning to make mum the Bacon and Baked Bean Breakfast Stack. Now I know the day’s not about ‘me’ but I love both bacon and baked beans – yummy AND fibre-rich… so it’s a no-brainer. (The suggested recipes are all pretty straightforward – so youngsters can take over the kitchen – and include: Breakfast berry trifle, Bagels with smoked salmon and so forth. But…. hello?! BACON!)
Because I’m somewhat of a perfectionist I actually tested the recipe out in advance. (The things we do for love!)
For a change I’m including the recipe – compliments of WW. Although I have (ahem) made a few adjustments as it was a workday and I’m not an early riser.
Ingredients
2 can(s) Weight Watchers Baked Beans in Tomato Sauce (2 x 130g cans)
42 g Bacon, 97% fat free, raw, (2 x slices)
6 individual cherry tomato, halved
45 g baby spinach leaves, (11 / 2 cups) Cos blech!
2 slice(s) wholegrain bread, toasted (GF for me!)
80 g low-fat cottage cheese
2 x 3 second spray
Instructions
- Heat baked beans in a small saucepan over low heat until hot. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm. (Or… zap in microwave for 90 seconds)
- Meanwhile, lightly spray a small non-stick frying pan with oil and heat over medium heat. Cook bacon for 2 minutes each side or until golden and crisp. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm. (Or zap in microwave for 30 seconds!)
- Re-spray pan with oil and place over medium-high heat. Add tomato and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until tomato starts to soften. Add spinach and cook for a further 30 seconds or until wilted. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. (Or, add to bacon when microwaving)
- Place a slice of toast on each plate. Top with baked beans,
spinach, bacon, tomato and feta cottage cheese. Season with freshly black ground pepper. Serve.
For the WWers out there, the brekkie is only 7 ProPoints!
But what’s super-important:
- For normal person – Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 2
- For me – Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 3 minutes (ie. BARGAIN!)
It was totally scrumptious breakfast recipe but I’m thinking I could *probably* use real pots and pans on Mother’s Day, as a gesture of my love. ‘n’ stuff.
If you’re a mum, do you get breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day?
Do you take shortcuts like moi (microwaving rather than using the stove)?
Disclaimer: I have been given a free six month online membership to Weight Watchers but my thoughts, opinions and cooking expertise here are my own. 😉
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Jacana
May 7, 2014Looks yummy. If my Mother’s Day breakfast look that good on Sunday I will be wrapped.
Debbish
May 7, 2014I’m hoping mum’s looks a little better. Perhaps I’ll add some parsley etc for greenery!
Lauren @ Create Bake Make
May 7, 2014There is nothing wrong with taking short cuts, I think your masterpiece looks great! There will be no breakfast in bed for me, I’m running in the Mother Day Classic on Sunday morning!
Debbish
May 7, 2014Oh, well, that’s a bit healthier than brekkie in bed. PLUS you’ll deserve a HUGE brunch or lunch after!
Deb
Trish
May 7, 2014Love the sound and drooling at the thought of it now.
I don ‘t like to use microwaves so pots and pans for me always now.
Debbish
May 7, 2014I’ve got a friend who doesn’t own a microwave which I found strange, but guess it’s more common than I thought! 😉
Persephone
May 7, 2014Hmmm – had never thought of microwaving bacon before, might give that a go. Thanks for the tip.
Debbish
May 7, 2014Oh I do it all of the time! I use a paper kitchen towel under / over the bacon.
I’m all about saving time in the kitchen! 😉
Jess
May 7, 2014I look forward to the day when my girls can make me breakfast (or even my husband). That looks delicious!
Debbish
May 7, 2014The recipes WW was sharing for Mother’s Day were all really simple – targeting kids. (And those in their 40s who are domestically-challenged!)
Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me
May 7, 2014I just snorted my coffee, umm their one does look a bit tastier but I’m sure yours was made with LOVE!
Debbish
May 7, 2014Well that one was made for me, so DEFINITELY! 😉
Liz
May 7, 2014Looks awesome – both versions!
Debbish
May 7, 2014True – lotsa protein there!
Lee-Anne
May 7, 2014Am a big fan of the humble baked-bean although it’s not always the most social of foods!
This combo looks scrumptuous, will be making soon, shortcuts and all. 🙂
Debbish
May 7, 2014Have to say I ‘did’ think later that it be improved on… with the addition of a poached (in microwave natch!) egg on top!
Tamara
May 7, 2014I love your comparison.
Debbish
May 7, 2014Indeed! I’m a genius in the kitchen. (Cannot believe I’m single! 😉 )
Sandie @ AppleBee Lane
May 7, 2014I’m hoping to get breakfast in bed and I don’t really mind whether it’s cooked on the stove or the microwave … as long a I don’t have to cook it myself!
Debbish
May 8, 2014Ah yes… I completely understand that! I have my fingers crossed for you!
Cybele @ BlahBlah
May 9, 2014So good. I always forget about the humble bean for breakfast x
Debbish
May 9, 2014I know. I used to have them more often with either bacon or a poached egg stirred through them – as a good high fibre and protein-y brekkie!
Grace
May 15, 2014I love your masterpiece! It’s made with love, right? That’s all that matters. Oh, and that it’s edible 😛 x
Debbish
May 15, 2014Oh yes, it tasted yummy. I actually added an egg to the Mother’s Day version I made!
Deb