Low Carb Breakfast Perfection: Portabella Mushroom Stack with Sausage & Guacamole

If you’re looking for a simple, satisfying, and incredibly delicious breakfast, this one is a winner! This meal is packed with flavor, healthy fats, and nutrients to keep you full and energized. Whether you stick with a classic sausage patty or swap it for a lower-fat chicken sausage, you can customize it to fit your macros perfectly.

Why You’ll Love This Breakfast

✔ Simple Ingredients – No complicated prep! Just a few wholesome ingredients that come together beautifully.
✔ Keto & Low-Carb Friendly – Naturally low in carbs, this breakfast keeps your blood sugar stable.
✔ Easily Customizable – Want a lighter option? Swap out the pork sausage for a leaner protein!
✔ Satisfying & Delicious – Every bite is loaded with rich, savory flavors and creamy goodness.

Ingredients

• Roasted portabella mushroom – The perfect base, hearty and meaty in texture.

• Sautéed spinach – A boost of greens and nutrients to start your day.

• Sausage patty – Make your own or use store-bought for convenience. (I’ll be sharing a homemade sausage recipe next week!)

• Guacamole – Creamy, rich, and full of healthy fats.

How to Assemble

1. Roast the Mushroom – Clean and remove the stem from a large portabella mushroom. Brush it with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and roast at 400°F for about 15 minutes.

2. Sauté the Spinach – While the mushroom is roasting, sauté a handful of fresh spinach in a little butter or avocado oil until wilted.

3. Cook the Sausage – Prepare your sausage patty, cooking it until browned and fully cooked.

4. Assemble & Serve – Layer the roasted mushroom with the sautéed spinach, top with the sausage patty, and finish with a generous dollop of guacamole.

Pro Tips

💡 Want to add more protein? Add a fried or poached egg on top!
💡 Make it dairy-free by using ghee or coconut oil for sautéing instead of butter.
💡 Meal prep friendly – Cook the sausage and mushrooms ahead of time for quick assembly in the morning.

No matter how you slice it (see what I did there?), if you love mushrooms, you’re going to love this meal. It’s filling, full of flavor, and a perfect way to start your day feeling great.

Let me know if you try it! And stay tuned for my homemade sausage recipe coming soon. 🍄🥑🍳

Italian Onion Stew (Cipollata): A Low-Carb Comfort Food That’s Big on Flavor

Let’s talk about onions. They’re the underrated heroes of the kitchen—always in the background, adding depth and sweetness to our favorite dishes, but rarely the star of the show. Well, not today. Today, onions get their well-deserved moment in the spotlight with Cipollata, an Italian Onion Stew that’s rich, hearty, and—best of all—totally low-carb.

Yes, you read that right. A stew made almost entirely of onions can be low-carb if you know what you're doing. And lucky for you, I do.

What Is Cipollata?

Cipollata (pronounced chee-poh-LAH-tah) is a traditional Italian onion stew that hails from Umbria, Tuscany, and other regions where people understand the power of slow-cooked goodness. It’s typically made with onions, tomatoes, herbs, and sometimes Italian sausage for extra heartiness. The result? A dish that’s sweet, savory, and deeply satisfying—without the need for heavy starches or processed ingredients.

Why You’ll Love This Stew

1. It's a comfort food dream – Slow-cooked onions melt into a silky, flavorful base that tastes like it simmered for hours (because it did).

2. Super low-carb and keto-friendly – Unlike traditional stews that rely on potatoes or beans, this one is naturally low in carbs while still being ultra-satisfying. I have added a low carb pasta to give it more protein and chew. Because YUM.

3. Perfect meal prep option – Make a big batch, and you’ll have an easy, reheat-friendly meal ready for busy days.

4. Budget-friendly – Onions and broth are about as affordable as it gets, and if you throw in some Italian sausage, you’ve got a protein-packed dish that won’t break the bank.

How to Make Low-Carb Italian Onion Stew

Now, let’s get into the magic of making this comforting, soul-warming dish.

The ingredients are straight forward: 

4 large red onions (any sweet onion works), thinly sliced (approx. 800g)
2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced tomatoes (120g)
2 cups chicken broth (480ml) 

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tube Italian sausage (optional for extra protein)
Low-carb pasta (optional) 

Instructions:
🤌🏻 Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes.
🤌🏻 Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
🤌🏻 Stir in the tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
🤌🏻 Add the chicken broth and sausage. Simmer for 30 minutes, until the onions are tender and the stew is thickened.
🤌🏻 Add pasta and cook until it is tender, but not over done
🤌🏻 Season with salt and pepper to taste.

This makes 4 one cup servings, might be a little more with the added pasta and comes with about 11 net carbs. This number is totally based on the added pasta. If you omit, it is about 8 net carbs per serving and SO worth it. Comfort in a bowl. I am not even kidding! 

I hope you make this and ENJOY!!