Pesto, Mozzarella & Egg Breakfast Sandwich

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This healthy vegetarian breakfast egg-sandwich recipe is a delicious way to use up pesto and fresh mozzarella cheese and it's ready in just 5 minutes.

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The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters.

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Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD

Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands.

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Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 serving
Nutrition Profile:
High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Vegetarian Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole-wheat English muffin

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 3 tablespoons chopped roasted red pepper

  • 1 teaspoon prepared pesto

  • 1 thin slice fresh mozzarella cheese

Directions

  1. Toast English muffin. Combine egg and roasted red pepper in a small (about 8-ounce) microwave-safe ramekin or bowl. Cover and microwave until the egg is set, about 1 minute. Spread pesto on 1 English muffin half, then top with cheese. Place the egg on the cheese. Top with the remaining English muffin half.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2013

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
15g Fat
35g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 5g 10%
Protein 21g 41%
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 210mg 70%
Vitamin A 1160IU 23%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Folate 58mcg 14%
Sodium 782mg 34%
Calcium 396mg 30%
Iron 3mg 17%
Magnesium 61mg 15%
Potassium 244mg 5%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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