Eggs with Prosciutto and Avocado on a Almond Tortilla

By Self Health Insights • December 2, 2024

This is one of my favorites for a few reasons, first most it tastes amazing, and secondly it is so simple and quick to put together. It is a breakfast meal my kids love and it’s usually quicker than whipping together pancakes and so much healthier. This option is gluten free and you can easily be dairy free. You are combining some protein and choline from the eggs and the prosciutto, as well as a good source of vitamins b2, b3, b6, b12 and zinc. One of the other reasons I love this is because prosciutto is so flavorful that you don’t need a lot to add a pop to your meal. One slice typically has about 4 grams of protein and about 1.75 grams of unsaturated fat.

Concerns: Yes it is true that the World health Organization (WHO) has classified all processed meat as a carcinogen and they have been linked to cancer in some studies. For that reason we don’t advocate making prosciutto or any processed meat as part of your everyday diet, but occasionally it can be enjoyed as a treat. For anyone that visits Italy or Spain you will notice Prosciutto and ham are regularly consumed, yet the colon cancer rates are significantly lower than other countries. Prosciutto is still considered one of the healthier of the processed meats, as it tends to have less saturated fat than other processed meats. Take prosciutto's 1.5 grams of saturated fat per ounce compared to pan-fried bacon (3.4 grams) or pork sausage (2.2 grams). If you decide this is not a risk you want to take you can always just remove it altogether or find a low fat substitute such as turkey.

Recipe Notes

Tortilla Options: I am a huge fan of the Siete Almond tortillas, which are regularly available in just about any grocery store these days, but you can also use cassava or regular tortilla.
Egg Cooking Method: Adjust the cooking method of the eggs based on your preference. Scrambled eggs are my go to mainly because it's so quick, while fried eggs have a crispy edge.
Avocado Ripeness: Choose a ripe avocado for easier mashing. It should yield slightly when pressed. If you don’t have time to mash the avocado, scooping out half and slicing it is a great alternative, just sprinkle a little salt and pepper to taste.
Seasoning Variations: Feel free to adapt the seasoning based on your taste. Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat or fresh herbs like spinach for extra flavor.

Meal Prep: The avocado can brown quickly; if preparing in advance, consider adding lemon juice to the mashed avocado to help preserve its color.

Recipe Collection

Eggs with Prosciutto and Avocado on Almond Tortilla

Prep 6m

Cook 3m

Yield 1 Person

Ingredients

2 Almond Tortillas
2 Eggs
2 Slices Prosciutto
1 Avocado
1/4 cup Cheddar Cheese (Optional) Remove if vegan
1-2 tbsp Olive or avocado oil
pinch Salt To Taste
pinch Pepper To Taste
Red pepper flakes or hot sauce (Optional)

Instructions

1

Prepare the Almond Tortillas: Warm the almond tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side, or until pliable and lightly toasted. Set aside.
2

Cook the Eggs: Heat olive oil or avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the pan and cook them to your preference—sunny side up, over easy, or scrambled. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
3

Prepare the Toppings: Slice the avocado and set it aside, next tear the prosciutto slices into smaller pieces for easier assembly.
4

Assemble the Tortillas: Place each warmed almond tortilla on a plate. Add a layer of baby arugula or spinach on top of the tortilla.Lay the avocado slices evenly over the greens.
5

Add Protein: Gently place a cooked egg on top of each tortilla, note: you can always mix in veggies to the scrambled eggs to add some additional fiber. Some great quick mix-ins include spinach, mushrooms, peppers, and onions, but add what you enjoy or happen to have in the fridge. Arrange the torn prosciutto slices around the egg. You can really use any protein option you like here, sausages, bacon, veggie patties or smoked salmon, the goal is to add some protein to keep you full longer.
6

Finish with Toppings: Sprinkle mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional) to add another layer of depth and flavor. I personally love a few sprinklers of cheddar cheese but totally your preference.
7

Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately as a quick, flavorful breakfast or light lunch option.