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Quinoa Egg Veggie Stir Fry for One

Recipe #302047 | 20 min | 5 min prep | SERVES 1 , 1 dish (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Lyss the nutritionist

High protein, High fiber veggie stir fry omlete like dish... ideal for a weight loss and/or low calorie diet and it is very good and easy to make!!

Posted on: May 5, 2008

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 2 egg white
  • 1/2 cup vegetable (chopped, pick and choose your favorites from broccoli, red or orange bell peppers, tomatoes and aspa)
  • cup spinach leaves
  • 1/4 cup low-fat cheese (low fat shredded)
  • 1/2 cup quinoa (cooked)
  • 1/4 cup edamame (optional, can buy frozen) (optional)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Boil water and add quinoa (see directions on package for exact amounts of each) and cook for about 15 minutes on low/medium with the lid on or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water.
    2. 2
      Crack the egg and egg white into bowl, mix and add a little water.
    3. 3
      Heat pan around medium and grease with “Pam” spray or olive oil and add minced garlic.
    4. 4
      Put in spinach leaves and heat until almost “wilted”. Add the frozen soy peas and after a few minutes add the chopped vegetables and heat until they become tender and soften up.
    5. 5
      Add the beaten eggs, cooked quinoa and cheese and mix together until egg is fully cooked.
    6. 6
      Top with salsa, fresh sliced tomatoes or organic ketchup.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (328g)

    Recipe makes 1 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    vegetables

    Calories 489
    Calories from Fat 111 (22%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 12.4g 19%
    Saturated Fat 3.5g 17%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3.9g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 218mg 72%
    Sodium 423mg 17%
    Potassium 992mg 28%
    Total Carbohydrate 61.2g 20%
    Dietary Fiber 5.7g 22%
    Sugars 1.2g
    Protein 33.5g 67%
    Vitamin A 3124mcg 62%
    Vitamin B6 0.3mg 16%
    Vitamin B12 0.9mcg 14%
    Vitamin C 8mg 14%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 3%
    Calcium 248mg 24%
    Iron 9mg 54%

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