Blt In A Bowl Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Turn two muffin tins upside down, and cover the outside of 9 cups with aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Weave the bacon into a mat that is 9 strips across and 9 strips wide. Cut into 9 even squares. Place each square over one of the foil covered muffin cups.
• Bake the bacon in the preheated oven until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon cups from the pan and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, fill each with some lettuce and tomato halves. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve at room temperature.

Steps:

• Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Combine 3 tablespoons olive oil, basil, 1 tablespoon vinegar and lemon juice. Add to cooked quinoa; stir to combine., Place 2-3 in. of water in a large skillet with high sides; add remaining vinegar. Bring to a boil; adjust heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Break 1 cold egg at a time into a small cup; holding cup close to surface of water, slip egg into water. Cook, uncovered, until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 3-5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, lift eggs out of water. Keep warm., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Cook tomatoes until they begin to release their juices, 8-10 minutes. Add arugula; cook and stir just until arugula is wilted, 1-2 minutes., To serve, divide quinoa evenly among 4 bowls. Add cherry tomatoes, arugula, avocado slices and crumbled bacon. Top each with a poached egg.

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crisp, set aside.
• In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and garlic.
• Beating with a fork, add the oil in a slow steady stream and beat until well blended, set aside.
• Gather the lettuce leaves into stacks and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch wide shreds.
• Place lettuce in a large salad bowl, add the bacon, tomatoes, cheeses and almonds, toss to combine.
• Beat the dressing to recombine, then remove any discard garlic.
• Add dressing to salad and toss, add salt and pepper.
• Serve with Italian bread on the side.