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Trade in those sugar and fat laden breakfast foods for something more nutritious for your brain. The foods found in the Mediterranean diet- fish, green leafy vegetables, fruits, whole grains, olives and nuts- are best for maintaining brain health. Eating eggs, in moderation, also provides protein and vitamins B, D and E which may help improve your memory. Try this eggs-ellent brain healthy recipe, adapted from our Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials team, this weekend or maybe for a weeknight dinner?
Eggs and Spinach Scramble with Red Pepper Pesto (serves 4)
Ingredients:

Pesto:

1 roasted red bell pepper (broil then remove skin, core and seeds or use small jar of roasted peppers)

1 clove garlic

1 ounce roasted almonds (about 22 pieces)

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

¼ teaspoon kosher salt (divided)

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided)

Egg Scramble:

2 tablespoons of olive oil

10 ounces baby spinach (about 16 cups)

8 large eggs (use  6 whole eggs and 2 egg whites)

3 tablespoons water

Dash of turmeric, crushed red peppers – optional

Instructions:

The pesto can be made ahead and refrigerated for 24 hours. In a blender, place the roasted red pepper, garlic, almonds, Parmesan, ⅛ teaspoon of the salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of the black pepper. Blend until smooth.
In a medium bowl, gently whisk eggs, egg whites and water until combined.
In a large non-stick fry pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add spinach and saute for about one minute.
Add egg mixture; gently cook with spinach until eggs are just set. Remove from heat. (Eggs will continue to cook while in pan)
Divide egg and spinach scramble on 4 plates. Top with remaining salt/pepper and pesto. Sprinkle with turmeric and crushed red peppers for added brain health benefits. Enjoy!

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