When you’re trying to lose weight, you already know that you should avoid fried, starchy and greasy foods. Of course, you still crave them. However, since weight loss is your priority, then you will be glad to know there are tasty and healthy alternatives available to help you with your less-than-healthy cravings. This recipe for zucchini hash browns offers a healthy and tasty alternative to the starchy and carb-filled kind made from potatoes.
These zucchini hash browns will taste great as either a breakfast or lunch entrée. The recipe combines eggs, along with zucchini, to offer up a nice balance between carbs and protein. Also, because they are low-carb and low calorie, they fit the bill for most diet plans.
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Zucchini is a great vegetable to include in your diet for weight loss because it bears many health benefits. For example, it contains a good amount of fiber, which helps lower cholesterol. Zucchini also contains vitamins C and A, along with folate, which are powerful antioxidants.
Zucchini Hash Browns
Yields 2 Servings
1 serving contains 143 calories, 11.3 grams fat, 4.4 grams carbs, and 6.7 grams protein
Ingredients
- 2 medium eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 dash salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
Directions
- Heat oil in skillet.
- Mix together zucchini, slightly beaten eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
Drop by spoonfuls into the hot skillet.
- After browning on one side flip and brown the other side.
Notes
Substitute egg whites to lower calorie, cholesterol, and fat counts.
Cook lightly to brown, but do not fry.
Add extra flavor by topping these off with fat-free sour cream. Check the label though and make sure you choose sour cream with no sugar added.
Related Resources:
View the original recipe on the fatsecret website here: [http://www.fatsecret.com/recipes/zucchini-hash-browns/Default.aspx]
HealthDiaries.com 8 Health Benefits of Zucchini
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