Here’s an easy salmon and egg scramble that’s high on taste and nutrition and low in fat and calories. Combine gg substitute, low-fat cream cheese, smoked salmon and fresh chives on toasted whole-wheat baguette for a hearty and healthful meal that’s quick to fix and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This recipe is diabetes friendly.

Ingredients

• 1/2 whole wheat baguette, sliced on the bias into 8 slices
• 2 cups egg substitute (e.g., Egg Beaters )
• 1/4 cup fat free half-and-half
• 2 Tbsp low fat whipped cream cheese
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh chives, plus extra for garnish
• 4 oz smoked salmon, finely chopped
• salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Place baguette slices on a cookie sheet and bake for 7-8 minutes or until lightly
   toasted.
3. Combine egg substitute, half-and-half and cream cheese in a bowl. Using a mixer or a whisk, beat until frothy. Add chives.
4. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Add egg mixture to skillet. Leave mixture undisturbed for a minute. Use a rubber spatula to start to “scramble” eggs.
5. Once the eggs are almost set, add smoked salmon and salt and pepper to taste.  Stir to incorporate. Cover, turn off heat, and set aside until baguette slices are ready.
6. Place two slices of bread on each plate; evenly distribute the egg mixture among the 8 slices of
   bread. Garnish with additional chives.

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Recipe Yields 4 Servings
Calories 195
Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 11 mg
Sodium 986 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Fiber 2 g
Protein 21 g