Scrambled Egg and Tomato Open-faced Sandwich
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
1 sandwich |
|
Calories
|
270 |
| Calories from Fat |
70 |
|
Total Fat
|
8 g |
| Saturated Fat |
4 g |
|
Cholesterol
|
15 mg |
|
Sodium
|
480 mg |
|
Total Carbohydrate
|
39 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
13 g |
| Sugars |
6 g |
|
Proteins
|
20 g |
| Vitamin A |
90% DV |
| Vitamin C |
50% DV |
| Calcium |
45% DV |
| Iron |
25% DV |
Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Servings and Times
| Servings |
4 |
| Preparation Time |
20 minutes |
Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1.0
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients |
Measures |
| Country style whole grain bread |
4 slices |
| Butter |
1 teaspoon |
| Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped |
2 |
| Italian parsley, finely chopped |
4 tablespoons |
| Hot red pepper flakes |
¼ teaspoon |
| Egg substitute, lightly beaten |
1 cup |
| Large tomato, cored and finely diced |
2 |
| Salt |
¼ teaspoon |
| Fresh ground black pepper |
1/8 teaspoon |
| Fresh basil leaves |
12 |
| Low fat cheddar cheese |
½ cup |
Directions
- Lightly toast slices of bread in toaster. Set aside and keep warm.
- Place butter into a medium-size sauté pan over low heat.
- When the butter melts, add the garlic, parsley, hot pepper flakes, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the eggs and stir slowly over low heat until the mixture starts to form small curds. Be careful not to overcook.
- Gently fold in the tomatoes and cook until set; add salt and pepper.
- Arrange and divide the egg mixture onto the 4 slices of toasted bread.
- Top each with basil leaves and sprinkle with cheese.
- Serve immediately.
Diabetic Exchange
Fruit: 0; Vegetables: 1; Meat: 2; Milk: 0; Fat: 0; Carbs: 2; Other: 0
Diabetic exchanges are calculated based on the American Diabetes Association
Exchange System. Exchanges are rounded up or down to equal whole numbers.
Therefore, partial exchanges are not included.
Source
Ida Rodriguez for Melissa's Variety Produce