Eggs – Page 2 – The Healthy Plate

Breakfast: Seaside Omelet

Posted on Mar 20, 2019 in Breakfast, Eggs, Seafood, Veggie

Breakfast: Seaside Omelet

Yep, a good breakfast sets the stage for an
awesome day, so we’re taking the steps for
success with our morning creation.

Ingredients (single serving):
• 3-4 organic egg whites
• Cooked shrimp, chopped
• Organic, spray avocado oil
• 1 Handful organic, baby spinach leaves, chopped
• 1/4 Cup organic cherry tomatoes, chopped
• Onion powder
• Italian seasoning
• 2 Tbsp. organic cottage cheese
• 1 Pepper, orange, red, yellow or green, sliced into rings

Whisk egg whites thoroughly, set aside in a bowl

In non-stick ceramic skillet, lightly spray oil

Add chopped spinach leaves and sautéed until wilted

Add cooked spinach leaves, tomatoes, & shrimp to whisked egg whites in bowl

Wipe out non-stick skillet with paper towel, lightly spray oil a 2nd time

Heat skillet with spray oil to medium-low temperature

Add egg white-spinach-tomato-shrimp mixture to warmed skillet

Sprinkle both the onion powder and the Italian in desired amounts onto mixture

Cover mixture until medium-wellness

Uncover mixture, add fat-free cottage cheese to half of mixture and fold 2nd half over cottage cheese

Gently slide onto plate, add pepper rings to plate, and place into pre-heated, 250 degree oven

Clean up all preparation and cooking mess while omelet finishes cooking in oven (5 to 10 minutes)

Enjoy the taste of your great seaside creation!

Eggplant Omelet

Posted on Mar 6, 2019 in Breakfast, Eggs, Veggie

“Eggplant Omelet”

Spritz medium-sized ceramic pan with oil, add the onions and eggplant; sauté until all is tender; once tender add the tomatoes and seasonings until new ingredients are thoroughly heated. Add cheese. Stir, cover pan and cook until egg mixture is lightly browned on the bottom. Fold in half as seen in picture. Slice in half, distribute onto two small plates, add garnish and share with the one your love!

Ingredients (serves 2):
• Spray organic, olive or coconut oil
• 1/4 Chopped organic onion
• 1 organic, medium-sized eggplant, thin-sliced
• 6-10 tiny, organic tomatoes, sliced with whole ones for garnish
• 3 to? Free-range eggs, whisked together
• 2 Tbsp. organic grated cheese of your choice
• 1/2 tsp. organic, dried Italian seasoning or again, your choice of seasoning(s)

Morning Protein Wraps

Posted on Feb 27, 2019 in Beef, Breakfast, Eggs

“Morning Protein Wraps”

While still feeling the chill of winter hanging over us, we are going to begin today with BIG breakfast taste to move our feet (attached to our body of course) into a day of real productivity!

Ingredients: (serves 2-4)
• 1 cup left-over, cooked steak, cubed (or meat of choice)
• 1/2 cup organic, yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large, organic green onion, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. canned, organic, diced, fire roasted green chilis
• 4 Tbsp. non-fat, organic, cottage cheese, well drained
• 1 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
• 12 egg whites

Spray a 11”x7 ½” glass baking dish with spray oil, set aside

In bowl, thoroughly combine steak, bell pepper, green onion, chilis, cottage cheese, and seasoning – separate into four servings

Spray 8” ceramic fry pan with spray olive oil and heat to medium heat…add three combined egg whites and cook until ready to turn over and finish cooking second side; slide onto a plate. REPEAT: three more times until you have four egg-white flats.

Fill half of each egg-white flat with one serving of steak mixture and fold egg flat in half…place into baking dish…see picture

Cover and bake in pre-heated oven at 300 degrees until heated to serving temperature

Add your favorite low-sodium salsa drizzled over the wraps for a hearty morning meal!

Shrimp Scramble

Posted on Jan 2, 2019 in Breakfast, Eggs, Seafood

“Shrimp Scramble”

Oh yeah, let’s start this year off with a great morning delight that’s simple, tasty and includes good protein choices for a high energy day! Happy New Year directionH-ers!

Ingredients: (serves 2)
• 4-6 organic, pasture eggs, beaten
• 1-2 organic green onions, thin-sliced
• 1/2-pound cooked shrimp, frozen & thawed
• 1 Tbsp. organic avocado oil

In medium-sized ceramic skillet heat oil on medium-low heat
Add shrimp and sauté until warm
Add eggs and onions and cook to desired egg texture (soft to firm)
Divide onto two warmed plates and serve

Added suggestions: serve egg dish with sliced tomatoes, sliced avocados, or sliced bell peppers