Muffin Stacks
Perfect for the morning after the night before
Why these flavors work
Tomato and basil share 253 flavor compounds, the molecular overlap behind why they sit well together. See the comparison →
By the same chemistry, tomato also goes with olive, capsicum and beans.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 6 split English muffins
- 12 slices streaky bacon
- 3 thickly sliced tomatoes
- 6 eggs
- a small bunch of basil , roughly chopped
Directions
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