
(NC)—Are you looking for a healthy dinner for your busy family, but don't have time to fuss? Here's a healthy recipe that is easy to make that you and your family can enjoy for both breakfast and dinner.
6 eggs
3/4 cup (175 mL) corn kernels, frozen or canned
1/4 cup (50 mL) diced onion
1/4 cup (50 mL) diced green or red pepper
1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato salsa
1/4 tsp (1 mL) each dried basil and oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
6 6-inch/15 cm flour or whole wheat tortillas
6 tbsp (90 mL) tomato salsa
Directions1. In a medium bowl, beat eggs.
2. Add corn, onion, pepper, 1/4 cup (50 mL) tomato salsa, basil, oregano, salt and pepper.
3. Over medium-high heat in a 6-inch (15 cm) non-stick skillet, melt 1/2 tsp (2 mL) butter.
4. Pour in 1/3 cup (75 mL) egg mixture.
5. As eggs begin to set, lift edges to allow the uncooked egg to flow under.
6. When omelette is set, slide onto a tortilla.
7. Spread with 1 tbsp (15 mL) salsa.
8. Roll up and slice in half.
9. Repeat procedure for each Eggrito.
* Makes 6 servings.
Nutrient content per serving:
219 Calories, 10 g Protein, 9 g Fat, 24 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Dietary Fibre, and 349 mg Sodium.
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