Love your eggs for breakfast, especially the old favorite, scrambled eggs but you are bored of that bland, simple taste of salt and pepper? Don’t wanna replace scrambled eggs with anything else but just spice things up a bit?
This recipe is for those who like their eggs with a bit of a kick. If you're not a fan of spice, feel free to leave out the chilli. It’s simple as always but, with the addition of just a few ingredients, you can treat your taste buds to a whole new world of taste.
This dish is best served with toast or tortillas.
Eggs are perfect to start your day; they are low calorie, lean protein and easy to cook. On top, they taste heavenly when done right! Most famous choice for breakfast all over the world!
Follow the recipe for a quick snack or an easy breakfast and you’ll fall in love with us!
Nutritional Facts
Serves 2
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Calories |
507 cal |
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Protein |
50 g |
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Carbs |
34 g |
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Fat |
19 g |
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Preparation Time |
15 Mins |
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Cooking Time |
20 Mins |
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Total Time Needed |
35 Mins |
Ingredients
- 2 large whole eggs and 4 eggs whites
- 1/4 of an onion, finely chopped
- 1 whole red chili (or chili to taste), finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
- 50g cottage cheese
- 150g of spinach
- 2 slices of whole brown bread
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the spinach and a pinch of salt and cook for a few mins until any excess water has been cooked off and the spinach is heated through.
- Stir in the garlic and half the butter and season with black pepper. Cook for a further 2-3 mins until the garlic is fragrant. Cover and keep warm.
- Melt the remaining butter in a separate pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened. Stir in the spices and cook for 1 min until fragrant. Add the eggs and stir well to combine, then scramble to taste. Stir in the yogurt.
- Pile the spinach and eggs on top of the warmed flatbreads, scatter with the coriander and serve with lime wedges to squeeze over
The Secret to Fluff is in Poaching the Eggs!
Yes! You might have thought it’s the milk, or butter or the heat that gives the most wanted, restaurant-like fluffy feel to your scrambled eggs, but to your complete surprise, the fluff comes from poaching!
You will not only have it healthier (low-fat, oxidants-intact eggs), but they actually come out a lot fluffier and prettier that way.
How to Do It?
- Crack the eggs, put them in the bowl, put in salt, black pepper and red chili pepper and beat them well.
- Boil water in a pan, stir with a spatula and pour the mixture into the water very carefully.
- Cover the pan for a few seconds and the magic is done.
- Uncover and take out the eggs with a straining spatula, slowly and carefully.
Here you go! You have the fluffiest, fulfilling and extremely low-calorie eggs right in front of you! If you want, you can drizzle a little olive oil for taste too.quick and easy!
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Benefits of Eggs (Lean Protein)
Eggs are a great source of lean protein. In fact, they are one of the few foods that are a complete protein, meaning they contain all nine essential amino acids your body needs. Amino acids help build and repair muscle tissue, and they are also important for other bodily functions like hormone production and metabolism.
Related Article: The Nine Essential Amino Acids: An Overview
Eggs are also an excellent source of choline. Choline is a nutrient that helps with brain development and memory function. It's important for pregnant women to get enough choline, as it can help prevent birth defects.
Eggs are low in calories and fat, making them a great choice for people who are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. One large egg has only about 80 calories and 5 grams of fat.
Eggs are also a good source of several vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B12, selenium, and iodine.
Related Article: Vitamins and Minerals That You Should Take Daily
Summary
Scrambled eggs are a go-to recipe for most protein lovers. It’s simple, quick and easy. Adding just a couple of very common herbs and spices to the traditional mix can give it the most-wanted spark of taste. We have given a perfect guide to the juiciest, most amazing scrambled eggs in the article above. Give it a try.
