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Scrambled Eggs and Zucchini

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Makes: 4 Servings

This zucchini recipe brings you a flavorful dish loaded with vegetables and low-fat dairy.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups zucchini (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup onion (diced)
  • 1/4 green or red pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup low-fat milk
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic and herb seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cheese, low-fat shredded (use your favorite)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Wash and chop zucchini, measure out about 2 cups.
  3. Dice the onion and pepper, set aside along with the zucchini.
  4. Stir the egg and milk together and set aside.
  5. Sauté the vegetables in oil on medium heat. Remove from the pan.
  6. Scramble the egg mixture until cooked thoroughly. Stir in the vegetable mixture and fold together.
  7. Cook together until temperature reaches 145 °F. 
  8. Sprinkle the seasoning and cheese on top. When the cheese is melted, serve warm.
  9. Add fresh or other dried herbs as desired.

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Original recipe name - Zucchini Recipe

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 150
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Sodium 151 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 136 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 226 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 150
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.6 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 61 mg
Carbohydrates 6 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 136 mg
Potassium 226 mg
Sodium 151 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Phosphorus 128 mg
Selenium 7 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 59 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mcg
Vitamin C 15 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 8 mcg
Folate 25 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 53 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/2 cups

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