Heart-Healthy Huevo Frito
Start your day with a delicious and nutritious twist on a classic favorite with our Heart-Healthy Huevo Frito recipe! This vibrant meal combines perfectly fried eggs cooked in a whisper of olive oil with a bed of wilted baby spinach for a dose of greens. Served atop crunchy whole-grain toast, layered with creamy avocado and fresh tomato slices, this dish is as satisfying as it is good for your heart. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for busy mornings when you want a balanced, flavorful, and wholesome breakfast. Packed with healthy fats, fiber, and protein, this lightened-up version of the traditional huevo frito is perfect for mindful eaters who don't want to skimp on flavor. Enjoy it as a quick breakfast or a delightful brunch option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Fresh baby spinach
- 1 slice Whole grain bread
- 0.125 teaspoons Salt
- 0.125 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.5 medium, sliced Fresh tomatoes
- 0.25 sliced Avocado
Instructions
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add 0.5 teaspoons of olive oil, swirling it to coat the bottom of the pan.
Crack a large egg into a cup or small bowl to ensure no shell pieces are in it.
Gently pour the egg into the skillet and let it cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes, or until the whites are mostly set.
While the egg is cooking, place 1 cup of fresh baby spinach around the edges of the skillet to wilt. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking.
Simultaneously, toast 1 slice of whole-grain bread until golden brown.
Once the egg whites are cooked and the yolk is at your desired doneness, remove the egg from heat.
Season the egg with 0.125 teaspoons each of salt and black pepper.
Arrange the wilted spinach on a serving plate alongside the toasted bread.
Top the toast with 0.5 medium fresh tomato (sliced) and 0.25 sliced avocado.
Place the fried egg on top of the toast or alongside it, based on your preference.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy breakfast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
265 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.8 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 541 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.5 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.0 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
