Posted on May 02, 2018 by Kate Halsall
Whilst a boiled egg in the morning is hard to beat, who doesn’t enjoy a plate of simple scrambled eggs as a quick and easy meal? With only 66 calories per medium sized egg, 4.6g fat, 6.4g protein and only a trace of carbohydrates along with an egg-cellent source of Vitamin B2, B12, D and iodine, how can you go wrong with the humble egg? Here are a few easy steps to add an egg-citing twist to a breakfast classic to give you that eggs-tra boost for the day (ok no more egg puns I promise, I’m already cracking up!)
Herb It Up
In first place, a simple yet effective number which adds a variety of flavours without the calories through the use of herbs. Simply make your scrambled eggs as usual, then stir in 1/4 of a cup of your chosen herbs just before serving – I recommend using either chives, parsley or basil.
Keep It Seasonal
In second place is the seasonal number to make the most of the fresh veg that is currently available! Whilst making the scrambled eggs, lightly roast some asparagus tips in the over for 5-8 minutes using extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. You can also add pancetta but make sure you control portion size as pancetta is calorie dense.
Spice it Up
For the last spin on the class, a low-carb Huevos Rancheros for a Mexican style twist! Firstly add a small amount of cheese into the egg mix before cooking as normal. For this dish the sky is the limit when it comes to toppings, I personally recommend adding 1/2 a diced avocado, 1 tbsp red onion, 1 few jalapenos and a squeeze of lime juice to finish.
For more egg recipes take a look at our other food blogs.
Thanks for reading my first food blog!
Joe