Monday, January 17, 2011

Italian Pepper and Egg Sandwiches

Ingredients



2 tsp olive oil   
  1 small onion(s), thinly sliced   
  1 large green pepper(s), such as a cubanelle, thinly sliced   

1 tsp minced garlic   
  4 large egg(s)   
  3 large egg white(s)   

1/2 tsp table salt, or to taste   

1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste   
  4 item(s) reduced-calorie hamburger roll(s), toasted if desired   

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; saute until tender and light golden, about 7 to 9 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Set vegetables aside.
  • In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, egg whites, salt and pepper. Scramble in same skillet over medium heat until almost cooked, about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Add vegetables back to skillet and gently mix; continue scrambling until eggs are set but not dry, about 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
  • Top each roll bottom with about 3/4 cup egg mixture; cover with roll tops and serve. Yields 1 sandwich per serving.  ***5 points

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