Veggie Egg Scramble

Name: Veggie Egg Scramble
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings.
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

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."

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 201 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 365mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Brunch Eggs in Light & Tasty August/September 2005