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Low Calorie Egg White Scramble With Spinach and Onions

 

Low Calorie Egg White Scramble With Spinach and Onions
What a satisfying and nutritious way to start the day! This scramble is quick and easy to prepare. Normally, a restaurant serving of egg scramble contains 3 regular eggs and full-fat feta, all cooked in butter. With skinny substitutions such as egg whites and fat-free feta cheese, scrambled with reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light, this 4 egg white scramble contains only 137 calories and 3 grams of fat. Serve with tomatoes and a slice of whole-wheat toast and this complete breakfast will still be under 300 calories!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 137kcal

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

  • In a nonstick pan, melt 1 tablespoon of reduced-fat butter or Smart Balance Light. Add chopped onions, spinach and sauté until onions are golden about 3 minutes.
  • Pour egg whites into pan. Scramble until cooked.
  • 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.

Notes

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. One large egg white is equal to ⅛ cup. Or, simply separate the eggs and toss the yolks.
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
WW POINTS PLUS 3
 
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

Skinny Facts

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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