Sunday brunch is Portuguese sausage and scrambled eggs with a side of cantaloupe. I usually rotate the protein and fruit for easy meal planning. Today was a healthy paleo friendly breakfast, but if I feel like indulging, I will fry up some frozen hash browns from Trader Joe’s in a little bit of olive oil to go with my scrambled eggs. I also like sprinkling Everything But The Bagel Seasoning (also from Trader Joe’s) over my eggs if I’m in the mood for the taste of an everything bagel without the carbs.
I prefer my scrambled eggs fluffy, but not creamy or oily, so I only add water and a pinch of salt and tend to overcook them. That is my personal preference, but I know everyone tends to have their own egg preferences. Feel free to leave a comment about your own method for scrambled eggs.
Jasmine rice is so easy to make in the instant pot. This recipe is gluten and dairy free and a great addition to my curry and stir fry recipes. Don’t alter the measurements for less rice, or you might end up with a burned instant pot. I’m always happy to have leftovers for meal planning anyway. Many recipes recommend rinsing rice at least once, but I’m lazy and impatient so I don’t. You can if you want, but if you skip it, don’t stress the extra step.
If you are having problems with digestion, white rice is bland and easy to digest, gluten free, low in fiber, and rice is the only grain that doesn’t cause gas. I’ve been dealing with acid reflux issues and heartburn lately so anything bland and easy to cook is very welcome.
This tropical hibiscus ice tea is an easy beverage to make that helps you stay hydrated in this crazy heat. I bought my hibiscus tea blend from my local farmer’s market, but you can also find it online with this link. What I love about this blend is that it also contains dried fruit in addition to hibiscus leaves, such as dried pineapple, apricot, peach, papaya and cranberry, which help gives the tea it’s tropical summer flavor.
To steep my tea, I use this steeper from Cuisinart. It’s cheap, well made, and I’ve put it in the dishwasher with no problems. Filling it to capacity is about 2 tbsp of loose tea. Since I let it simmer and steep for so long, it will flavor 8 cups of water, which is enough to fill my favorite glass pitcher. Make sure your tea is completely cool before pouring it into the pitcher for safety.
