Eggless Breakfast 1: Carrot-Ninis

I love eggs, and I'm sure many of you do too! But, eggs are not meant to be eaten everyday, just like many other foods. Your body craves VARIETY. It's essential to a balanced diet. Last week, I challenged you to think about breakfast WITHOUT eggs while I did the same. I shared my creations and recipes on my Facebook page but now I will post them here on my blog as many of you have requested this! The first eggless breakfast was: Carrot-ninis

Carrot-ninis 

makes 2 servings

prep time: 30 minutes

cook time: 10 minutes

WHAT YOU NEED

• 2 carrots
• 1 tbs coconut oil 
• 2 oz goat cheese
• dill (fresh or dried)
• 1-2 sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted* and finely chopped
• 1/2 avocado
• 6-8 oz smoked salmon, sliced

*Video on reconstituting sun-dried tomatoes

WHAT TO DO

1. Heat oil in a grill pan over medium heat. 
2. Slice carrots with a mandolin slicer or a chef's knife on the bias. You will want the slices long, not short as in when preparing a salad. Easy to follow video on slicing technique. 
3. Place slices in the hot pan and cook for about 5 minutes on each side.
4. While carrots are cooking, mash the avocado in a small bowl and set aside. In another bowl, mix goat cheese, dill, and sun-dried tomatoes.
5. When the carrots have cooked, take them two at a time, spread avocado on one slice and layer slices of salmon on top. On the the other slice, spread the goat cheese mixture.
6. Bring the two slices together like a sandwich and serve immediately.
7. Enjoy!