- In a small skillet, heat ½ teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add zucchini and cook, stirring, until beginning to turn golden, about 2-3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove zucchini from pan.
- Beat eggs, milk, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
- In the same small skillet, heat ½ teaspoon oil over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture. As eggs begin to set, gently pull the eggs across the pan with a spatula, forming large soft curds. Sprinkle basil over eggs. Gently fold eggs a few more times until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, in a microwave-safe bowl (the same bowl in which you plan to construct your Breakfast Bowl) microwave the rice with 1 tablespoon water until hot, about 30 seconds.
- To assemble, top rice with eggs, beans, tomatoes, cooked zucchini and cheese.
Banner Image:
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Ingredients:
1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
¼ cup chopped zucchini
2 eggs
1 tablespoon low-fat milk
¼ teaspoon of dried oregano
Dash of salt and generous grinds of black pepper
½ tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
½ cup cooked brown rice
2 tablespoons canned cannellini beans
¼ cup sliced grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Nutrition:
Calories: 394, Fat: 19g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 360mg, Carbohydrate: 35g, Fiber: 4g, Protein: 21g
Author:
Recipe courtesy of Serena Ball, MS, RD for the Egg Nutrition Center. Photo courtesy of the Egg Nutrition Center .
Diet:
Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet
Dietary choice:
Vegetarian Gluten-free
Description:
Switch up your breakfast routine with this Mediterranean-inspired breakfast bowl. It makes use of leftover cooked brown rice (or any leftover cooked whole grain of your choice), and combines it with dried oregano, fresh basil, and crumbled feta cheese for Mediterranean flavors.