Tasty Low-Carb Egg and Vegetable Saute

Very quick and easy fried eggs with sauteed vegetables. Protein-filled with nutritious vegetables and very little carbs for those, like me, who are always watching their weight.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, or as needed

  • 4 stalks asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 shallot, sliced

  • ¼ green bell pepper, chopped

  • ¼ Chinese okra, peeled and cut crosswise into chunks

  • 4 grape tomatoes, halved

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon chile powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 6 leaves Thai basil, or to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute asparagus, shallot, green pepper, and Chinese okra until shallot is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, white pepper, chile powder, and cumin. Cook and stir until spices smell toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.

  2. Pour eggs into the pan; cook until edges start to dry, about 2 minutes. Flip mixture over and cook until set, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle Thai basil on top.

Cook's Note:

Substitute zucchini for the okra if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
15g Fat
22g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 372mg 124%
Sodium 740mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 18g 35%
Vitamin C 55mg 61%
Calcium 144mg 11%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 849mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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