Wednesday, October 13, 2010

RECIPE OF THE DAY! BREAKFAST SANDWICH SALMON & EGGS

Diabetes appropriate, Low calorie, Low cholesterol, Heart healthy, Healthy weight,High potassium,High protein.

This recipe is a great source of protein and potassium.
I can also order this breakfast sandwich when am out with friends or family in a restaurant, it's a favorite of mine to make at home.
Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice. Weight Watchers English muffins are smaller than regular muffins which makes the sandwich...


Makes 1 sandwich

Active Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes


Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion

2 large egg whites, beaten

Pinch of salt

1/2 teaspoon capers, rinsed and chopped (optional)

1 ounce smoked salmon

1 slice tomato

1 whole-wheat English muffin, split and toasted


Preparation

1.Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook,
stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Add egg whites, salt and
capers (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until whites are set, about
30 seconds.

2.To make the sandwich, layer the egg whites, smoked salmon and tomato on
English muffin.

214 calories per serving, 19 g protein; 221 mg potassium

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