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Veggie Egg Scramble

Veggie Egg Scramble
White wine turns this egg dish into a sophisticated brunch specialty. "While staying with friends one weekend, we enjoyed the most wonderful eggs," says Phyllis Behringer of Defiance, Ohio. "I created this version to reduce the calorie and fat content."
3 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil

Directions

  • In a bowl, whisk the eggs, whites, wine or broth, salt, pepper and
  • garlic powder; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the
  • green pepper, onion and mushrooms in butter and oil for 3 minutes or
  • until crisp-tender.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the egg mixture; cook and stir until
  • eggs are completely set. Sprinkle with cheese and basil. Cover and
  • remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is
  • melted. Yield: 3 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 cup equals 201 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 158 mg cholesterol, 365 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 18 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.
© Taste of Home 2013