Let’s face it—most children have no issue getting enough carbs in their eating regimen. Protein, on the other hand, can be somewhat trickier.
That is where eggs can be mealtime legends. Only one egg has six grams of protein (and no carbs or sugar, in case that you were pondering), and they have a child friendly flavor that can be utilized in recipes almost a zillion various ways!
Here are a couple of quick and simple egg plans to inspire you.
Fajita Egg Stuffed Pitas
A colorful and flavorful way to start, maintain, or finish your day. These stuffed fajitas are a low cal dream
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium sized cast iron skillet over medium high heat, add canola oil
- Add chopped red and green bell peppers and onions
- Saute for 5-7 minutes, or until the veggies reach a desired consistency4
- Add lime juice and remove from heat
- In a small bowl, crack 2 eggs, add milk, ⅛ teaspoon salt, whisk until combined
- In a non stick skillet over medium heat, add non stick cooking spray
- Add eggs and with a small spatula, move the eggs around in the skillet until they start to cook
- Continue stirring until fully cooked through, turning down the heat if necessary to keep them from burning
- Remove eggs from heat
- Split a pita in half, open and fill with half of the veggies and eggs
- Garnish with cilantro
INGREDIENTS
| canola oil | 2 tsp |
| red bell pepper, roughly chopped | 1/2 |
| green bell pepper, roughly chopped | 1/2 |
| red onion, roughly chopped | 1/4 cup |
| lime juice | 1 tsp |
| non stick cooking spray | |
| eggs | 2 |
| reduced fat milk | 2 tsp |
| salt | 1/8 tsp |
| pinch of black pepper | |
| Sweet Onion Toufayan Pita, split in half | 1 |
| cilantro for garnish |
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