Low Sodium Ovos Mexidos
Brighten up your breakfast table with this flavorful, heart-healthy recipe for *Low Sodium Ovos Mexidos*! This Portuguese-inspired twist on scrambled eggs is a vibrant medley of fresh, wholesome ingredients, perfect for those watching their sodium intake. Featuring fluffy eggs paired with sautéed red bell peppers, green onions, and juicy tomatoes, it’s seasoned to perfection with zesty lime juice, black pepper, and a hint of garlic powder. Finished with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbal aroma, this quick and easy dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for a nourishing start to your day. Delicious on its own or served with whole-grain toast, this recipe brings bold flavors without the extra salt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup, diced Red bell pepper
- 2 stalks, chopped Green onion
- 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Fresh lime juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 cup Chopped tomatoes
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well until the yolks and whites are fully combined. Set aside.
In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
Add the chopped green onions and continue stirring for another 1-2 minutes.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they start to soften.
Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet with the vegetables.
Sprinkle black pepper and garlic powder over the egg and vegetable mixture.
Using a spatula, gently fold the eggs over themselves from the edge to the center, allowing the uncooked eggs to flow to the edge of the skillet.
Continue stirring gently until the eggs are cooked to your desired consistency, usually about 3-4 minutes for soft scrambled eggs.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh cilantro and lime juice.
Serve immediately, garnished with a little extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
469 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.4 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 301 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 12.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 27.6 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 159 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 799 mg | 17% | |
*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.
