HEART HEALTHY RECIPE (BREAKFAST): SPANISH STYLE SCRAMBLED EGGS

·         ½ onion, sliced

·         2 tomatoes, slices

·         1 cup mushrooms sliced

·         2 tsp. garlic minced

·         1 red pepper, sliced

·         Black pepper to taste

·         ¼ tsp. crushed dried rosemary

·         ¼ tsp. thyme

·         2 cups egg substitute

·         Cooking spray

1.      Preheat broiler

2.      Spread the onion, tomatoes, garlic and green pepper on a large cookie sheet in a thin layer

3.      Broil vegetables until they are golden brown, about 10 minutes

4.      Remove from the oven, drain off the excess juice, add the seasonings and mix

5.      Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick skillet with olive oil and heat over medium-high heat

6.      Scramble the egg substitute until done

7.      Serve with broiled veggies over the top

Servings:  6

Serving size:  ¾ cup cooked eggs

Nutritional Information

Calories:  108

Fat:  2 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g                           

Cholesterol:  0 mg                           

Sodium:  207 mg

Carbohydrate:  11 g                        

Fiber:  2 g

Protein:  13 g

Serving Suggestion:

Add 15 grams of carbohydrates such as 1 cup of grapes.

"The Perfect Day"
By: Nanette Cameron, RD