Dieting to lose weight does not mean you have to eat boring, bland foods. For example, you can enjoy breakfasts like the one below for Scrambled Eggs with Chilies without any guilt. The eggs in this recipe provide plenty of protein, which helps you feel full for longer periods of time. It also turns out that the hot chili peppers in this recipe help your body burn fat and calories, which contributes to weight loss. So get ready to start you day off right with a delicious breakfast that not only fills you up, but will also help kick-start your weight loss efforts.
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Scrambled Eggs with Chilies
Makes 1 serving (serving size: 1 cup)
1 serving yields 194 calories, 11.2 grams fat, 6 grams carbs, and 17 grams protein
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, plus 1 large egg white
- Pinch of kosher salt and fresh pepper
- Cooking spray
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 6 cherry tomatoes, halved (2.5 oz)
- 1 scallion, thinly sliced
Directions
- Vigorously whisk the eggs, egg white, and salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. When hot, coat lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook chopped chilies and tomatoes until soft (2 minutes).
- Add eggs; Cook all the ingredients together, stirring gently, until eggs are cooked through, as desired (1-2 minutes).
- Sprinkle with scallion.
- Serve hot.
- Enjoy!
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View the original recipe on the Health.com website here:
http://www.health.com/health/recipe/0,,50400000124159,00.html
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