Quick and Healthy Egg White Scramble with Spinach and Onions
Looking for a quick, healthy breakfast that actually keeps you satisfied? This tasty egg white scramble is loaded with fresh spinach, sautéed onions, and a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese. It's light, flavorful, and packed with 19 grams of protein! Best of all, each generous serving has just 137 calories and 3 grams of fat. Serve with sliced tomatoes and whole-wheat toast for a delicious way to start your day. Breakfast just got Skinnyfied!®
Helpful Tips About this Recipe
Makes 2 servings
Food Fact
The average hen produces about 200 eggs a year. Healthy Benefits
Egg whites have fewer calories, fat and contain no cholesterol compared to the yolk. Egg whites are high in protein, contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron. They’re a good source of riboflavin and selenium along with essential vitamins such as folate, B12 and niacin. Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s packed with iron, beta carotene and a good source of fiber. It contains vitamins A, C, and E and is a rich source of folic. Shopping Tips
You can buy a container of “All Whites” in the egg section of the supermarket. You can use liquid egg whites from a carton or separate fresh eggs. For this recipe, you'll need 1 cup of egg whites, approximately 8 large egg whites. Most supermarkets sell fat-free or light feta cheese. You can substitute with reduced-fat mozzarella cheese if desired. WW Freestyle SmartPoints 2-Blue
WW SmartPoints 3-Green
The average hen produces about 200 eggs a year. Healthy Benefits
Egg whites have fewer calories, fat and contain no cholesterol compared to the yolk. Egg whites are high in protein, contain potassium, magnesium, calcium, zinc and iron. They’re a good source of riboflavin and selenium along with essential vitamins such as folate, B12 and niacin. Spinach is a powerhouse of nutrition. It’s packed with iron, beta carotene and a good source of fiber. It contains vitamins A, C, and E and is a rich source of folic. Shopping Tips
You can buy a container of “All Whites” in the egg section of the supermarket. You can use liquid egg whites from a carton or separate fresh eggs. For this recipe, you'll need 1 cup of egg whites, approximately 8 large egg whites. Most supermarkets sell fat-free or light feta cheese. You can substitute with reduced-fat mozzarella cheese if desired. WW Freestyle SmartPoints 2-Blue
WW SmartPoints 3-Green
| SKINNY FACTS: for 1 serving 137 calories, 3g fat, 1g sat. fat, 8mg chol, 19g protein, 7g carbs, 1g fiber, 495mg sodium, 3g sugar |
| FACTS: for Freestyle SmartPoints 48 calories, 1g sat. fat, 3g protein, 2g sugar |
Quick and Healthy Egg White Scramble with Spinach and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 8 egg whites (1 cup)
- ¼ cup (1 oz) crumbled fat-free feta cheese or light feta cheese
Instructions
- Melt the reduced-fat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 2 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes, until wilted and the onions are tender.
- Pour in the egg whites and cook, gently stirring, until completely set.
- Divide egg mixture among 2 plates. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese on top of each. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve with sliced tomatoes and 1 slice of whole-wheat toast.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5recipeCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 19gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 495mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gBlue Smart Points: 2Green Smart Points: 3Plus Points: 3
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My go-to egg scamble. Easy and super yummy!