If a breakfast of eggs soft-scrambled with roasted bone marrow sounds a little crazy to you, let me list the reasons you should consider starting your day this way:
- Bone marrow is one of the few natural sources of vitamin K2, which helps reverse artery calcification, reverse Alzheimer’s, and increase fertility and has anti-aging properties as well as many other healing properties.
- Marrow is also one of the best, densest sources of fat-soluble vitamins.
- Marrow is a great high-fat, moderate-protein food for a keto-adapted diet.
Still not convinced? If the health reasons alone haven’t convinced you, then the incredible taste and creamy texture of bone marrow will!
Ingredients
- 2 (2-inch) cross-cut beef or veal marrow bones, split lengthwise
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
- ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon fresh herbs of choice (whole or chopped leaves, depending on size), for garnish (optional)
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 450°F.
- Rinse and drain the bones and pat dry. Season them with ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper and place them cut side up in a roasting pan.
- Roast for 15 to 25 minutes (the exact timing will depend on the diameter of the bones; if they are 2 inches in diameter, it will take closer to 15 minutes), until the marrow in the center has puffed slightly and is warm. To test for doneness, insert a metal skewer into the center of the bone; there should be no resistance when it is inserted, and some of the marrow will have started to leak from the bones.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place some of the liquid from the roasting pan in the skillet. Using a small spoon, scoop the marrow out of the bones into a bowl, then add the eggs and the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper and whisk until well combined. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Gently scramble the eggs until they are set and creamy. Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Best served fresh. Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
| Nutrition Facts |
Serving Size 1 |
Nutritional Value Per Serving | Calories 398 kcal Calories from Fat: 315 kcal |
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% Daily Value*
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| Total Fat 35 g 100% |
Trans Fat 0.0 g |
carbohydrates 2 g 2% |
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g 1% |
Protein 18 g 36% |
* Above mentioned %DVs (Percent Daily Values) are based on 2,000 calorie food intake.
DVs (Daily values) may be vary depending upon individuals daily calorie needs. Above nutritional values are estimates and should only be used as a guide for approximation. They are not allfoodchef.com recommendations. Calculations are based on average weight of 194 lbs. and ages of 19 to 50 years. |