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While a recent study might have suggested that consuming bacon might lead to poor mental health, bacon does have some amazing benefits as well. It contains vitamin B12, vitamin B-6, iron and zinc – all of which are essential nutrients for the body. So here are five bacon recipes that make for a scrumptious meal.
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By The Pantry, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai
Red Apple, Bacon and Gruyere Cheese Sandwich.
Ingredients
2 slices – Multigrain bread
90g – Bacon
40g – Gruyere cheese
100g – Red apple slices
30g – Lettuce
Method
* Stuff apple slices, bacon, and gruyere cheese between multigrain bread.
* Squeeze some mustard sauce all over.
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By Hauz Khas Social, New Delhi
Peanut Butter Jam & Bacon Amazeballs with Vanilla Ice-cream.
Ingredients
2 slices Bread
20g – Mixed Fruit jam
20g – Peanut Butter
20g – Bacon Strips
* Smear bread slices with peanut butter and jam.
* Cut the sandwich into four squares.
* Take the bacon, and wrap it around the cut squares using tooth pick to keep the bacon in place.
* Deep fry until golden brown.
* Serve with vanilla ice cream.
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by Laura Vitale (Laura in the Kitchen)
Love roasted vegetables? Well, bacon along with roasted sprouts make for one of the perfect side dishes. Sprouts, which are full of nutrients like potassium, calcium, iron and vitamin C, when mixed with bacon will make your mouth water.
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Eggs combined with bacon itself makes for a full meal and is a great option to have for brunch. In order to make eggs wrapped in bacon baskets, one needs to cook the bacon ahead of time, by frying it. You can further add toppings like chopped tomatoes, cheese and mushrooms.
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By Gregos Kitchen
One of the easiest recipes to make, bacon and egg toast make for a good breakfast option. For this, you first need to fry bacon and eggs. Then layer the bacon slices and egg fries on each toast. You can add in fried tomatoes and bell peppers for more deliciousness!
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