Keto Ampalaya with Scrambled Eggs
Elevate your breakfast or lunch routine with Keto Ampalaya with Scrambled Eggs, a nutrient-packed dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. Featuring ampalaya (bitter melon), a superfood known for its health benefits, this recipe shines with its unique blend of flavors and textures. The mildly bitter ampalaya is softened through a quick salt soak, then sautéed with fragrant garlic and onions for a savory base. Creamy scrambled eggs enriched with melted cheddar cheese tie everything together, creating a comforting low-carb meal that’s perfect for the keto lifestyle. Ready in just 35 minutes and packed with protein, this dish is a delicious way to enjoy the goodness of bitter melon while keeping your carbs in check.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium ampalaya (bitter melon)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Slice the ampalaya in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the halves into thin half-moons.
To reduce the bitterness, soak the sliced ampalaya in a bowl filled with 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt for about 10 minutes. Rinse and drain well.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and set aside.
Peel and finely dice the garlic cloves.
Peel and slice the onion thinly.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the sliced onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
Add the drained ampalaya to the skillet, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and sauté until they are tender but still slightly crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, and push the ampalaya mixture to one side of the skillet.
Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side of the skillet. Stir gently to scramble, slowly incorporating the ampalaya mix.
Once the eggs are nearly set, sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the mixture and stir until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully cooked.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
952 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.6 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.5 g | 102% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 791 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 2002 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.2 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.9 g | ||
| Protein | 43.6 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2010 mg | 43% | |
*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.
