Looking for an early morning treat? This feisty morning egg recipe is easy to make and puts a tasty spin on plain and boring scrambled eggs. This recipe was converted to a healthier one by substituting egg whites for whole eggs. Egg whites are extremely low in fat, contain no carbs, and are high in protein. They are an excellent choice for your morning meal. Egg whites can be purchased pre-separated at your local grocery store. You can also separate egg whites from whole eggs, by simply removing the yolk. Egg yolks should only be consumed in moderation as each egg contains five grams of fat (if you’re eating four eggs that can really add up!) and they are high in cholesterol.

 

If you’re following a low carb diet, this breakfast is a great choice for you, just make sure to cut out the tortilla shells as it could have as many as 30 grams of carbs. This recipe tastes great with or without the tortillas. So enjoy!

 

Prep Time:	7 - 9 minutes
Servings:	4
Nutrition Breakdown:	153 calories 14g protein, 9g fat, 4g carbs
Type of Recipe:	Low-fat breakfast
Difficulty Level:	Easy

 

Ingredients

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup of boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped
1 small red pepper, diced
½ small onion, diced
5 egg whites + 1 whole egg
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
½ tsp. chili powder
½ tsp. garlic
½ cup skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup salsa
4 tortilla shells (Optional, please note nutrition breakdown doesn’t account for tortilla shells)

Directions

1. Preheat large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add olive oil and heat.
3. Add chicken and cook through until no longer pink.
4. Add red pepper and onion. Cook until softened.
5. In a medium bowl whisk together egg whites (use pre-separated or separate yolk from full eggs on your own), egg, salt, pepper, chili, and garlic.
6. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Stir mixture together, for about 5 minutes. Stir egg mixture until it’s completely scrambled. Add shredded cheese and stir until melted.
7. Remove skillet from burner and serve with salsa over tortilla shells (optional).