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High-Protein Veggie Egg Scramble with Toast

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Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 2 slices whole wheat bread
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: hot sauce for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion and bell pepper, cook 3-4 minutes until softened.
  3. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  4. Whisk eggs and egg whites together in a bowl, season with salt and pepper.
  5. Pour eggs into the skillet with vegetables and gently scramble until just set, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and let melt, about 1 minute.
  7. Toast the whole wheat bread slices.
  8. Plate the scramble alongside the toast and serve immediately, with hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Buy eggs and cheese in bulk from a warehouse store and freeze shredded cheese in small bags so you always have a pre-portioned amount ready to go.