Egg and Salmon Sandwich

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Smoked salmon and egg whites on a toasted whole-wheat English muffin is the perfect power breakfast. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a piece of fruit or a glass of 100% juice.

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Ingredients:
1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
2 large egg whites , beaten
Pinch of salt
1/2 teaspoon capers , rinsed and chopped (optional)
1 ounce smoked salmon
1 slice tomato
1 whole-wheat English muffin , split and toasted

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until it begins to soften, about 1 minute. Add egg whites, salt and capers (if using) and cook, stirring constantly, until whites are set, about 30 seconds.

2. To make the sandwich, layer the egg whites, smoked salmon and tomato on English muffin.

Yeild: 1 sandwich
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
To Make Ahead:

Nutrition:

Per serving:213 Calories; 5 g Fat, (1 g saturated fat, 2 g mono unsaturated fat); 7 mg Cholesterol; 25 g carbohydrates; 19 g protein; 3 g fiber; 669 mg sodium; 219 mg potassium;
Nutrition Bonus: Good source of omega-3s.
Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2
Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 2 lean meat
Special Health Considerations: Healthy Weight, Low Cholesterol, Low Sat Fat, Low Calorie.

See Also:

25 Dinners in 20 Minutes or Less
Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Grab and Go Breakfast Recipes
Healthy Dinner Recipes Under $3 Per Serving
Our Favorite Recipes from EatingWell


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