Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta and Chives


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 176.9
  • Total Fat: 9.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 181.9 mg
  • Sodium: 473.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Protein: 18.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Scrambled Eggs with Ricotta and Chives calories by ingredient


Introduction

Fresh ricotta brings out the eggs' creaminess. Fresh ricotta brings out the eggs' creaminess.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    Nonstick cooking spray
    2 leggs
    1/2 C Egg whites
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
    1/4 teaspoon fleur de sel or coarse kosher salt plus more for sprinkling
    1/2 cup fresh ricotta cheese, part skim
    2 whole wheat english muffins, toasted (optional, not included in NI)
    Whole chives (optional)


Directions

Whisk eggs, egg whites, chopped chives, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl until well blended. Heat heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat with nonstick cooking spray, add eggs and stir with heatproof silicone spatula until eggs are almost cooked but still runny in parts, tilting skillet and stirring with spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add ricotta and stir just until incorporated but clumps of cheese are still visible.
Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Garnish with whole chives, if desired.
Serve over toasted English muffins if desired.

Serves 2

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MRS243.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very good. I made this ahead of time and had it for breakfast two days in a row. Reheats very weel, ricotta keep the eggs moist and creamy. Didn't have chives so I used scallions instead. Will definately make this again. - 3/16/10