Spicy scrambled eggs

4 ratings

Cooking Time:3 mins

Serves:1 Adult

Cost:Low

This also makes a quick lunch with crisp salad and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

2 medium eggs
1 tablespoon of salsa
¼ teaspoon dried chilli, this can be adjusted to taste
1 teaspoon of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a frying pan on a medium heat. Use a non-stick pan if you have it
Beat the eggs with the salsa and as much dried chilli as you like. If this is your first time using chilli, only use a small amount
Pour the mixture into the heated pan and mix gently until it is cooked enough for you

What you will need

Frying pan
Wooden spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the eggs on their own or with wholemeal toast

Nutritional Information:

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The recipe contains

Energy

816kj

196kcal

10%

Fat

14.1g

20%

Saturates

3.3g

16%

Sugars

3.8g

Salt

0.6g

10%

FOOD SAFETY

How to cook eggs safely

It is safe for healthy adults to eat raw or lightly-cooked eggs, but these can cause food poisoning in vulnerable groups.

HEALTHY EATING

Healthy lunch ideas

Are you tired of preparing the same old thing for lunch?

Eggs are rich in protein as well as being a source of iron. They are also a source of two important antioxidants - lutein and xeathanthin – which help to keep eyes healthy.

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