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Egg white scrambler

Get a healthful start to your day with this quick and easy breakfast for one.

Ingredients

Olive oil or canola oil non-stick cooking spray
3 egg whites
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup any combinations of your favorite low carbohydrate vegetables chopped (such as sweet onions, green onions, mushrooms, cilantro, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes)
1/4 cup cooked lean ham or cooked bison sausage, chopped
1 slice of 50 percent reduced fat cheddar or Swiss cheese

Directions

1. Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray and heat to medium-high.
2. Spread chopped vegetables and ham (or bison) in pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Wisk together egg whites and water; then pour over vegetables and ham (or bison).
4. Cook until egg whites are set.
5. Place cheese on top of mixture, cover pan, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve by flipping half of the mixture over top of the other half.

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First published: 02/21/2007
Last updated: 02/22/2007

Reviewed by: Allina Health System Press