Protein in the morning can help boost your energy and even your mood. And eggs are your best bet. Try this super-healthy, super-delicious recipe. It may help you get up and get out the door!
Ingredients
4 egg whites
1 oz. fat-free mozzarella cheese -- fat free
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms
2 cups fresh spinach
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 tbsp. olive oil
Directions
Rinse spinach; set aside. Chop mushrooms and set aside with onions. Beat egg whites; add cheese, onions and mushrooms and set aside. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet to medium-high heat. Sauté spinach for a few minutes until wilted; sprinkle with nutmeg and remove from skillet. Cook scramble the egg mixture in the same skillet and serve topped with spinach.
Nutritional values per serving: 220 calories (90 from fat), 10g fat (4g sat.), 15mg cholesterol, 400mg sodium, 9g dietary fiber, 5g sugar, 24g protein, 80% RDA of vitamin A and 35% RDA of vitamin C.
This recipe is:
Low in sodium (approximately 800 milligrams or less of sodium). Low in cholesterol (approximately 100 milligrams or less of cholesterol). From the GI Diet Plan on eDiets.