EGGS Make A Good Supper

Eggs are nature’s original functional food and they are well and truly back in fashion, with just 80 calories per medium egg, they are worth their weight in gold for dieters, despite only costing a few pence each. Eggs contain protein, zinc, iron and vitamin D; the amount of cholesterol is low and unlikely to contribute to your heart disease risk.

British Lion° eggs have developed the low calorie Pizza Omelette, which takes just, minutes to prepare and costs just a few pence – a delicious low fat alternative to a traditional pizza. Compared with a regular margherita pizza, the Pizza Omelette contains only around a third of the calories and it tastes great.
So for a quick and easy meal containing only 225 calories, get cracking!

You will need: (for 1)

2 medium eggs
85g tomatoes
25g mushrooms
20g Mozzarella cheese (or a light cheese)
Pinch of mixed herbs.

Method:
1. Break the eggs into a jug and beat with a fork.
2. Pour the eggs into a hot frying pan and quickly swirl around the pan. Pull the mixture away from the sides, using the spatula, and tip to let the uncooked egg slip underneath
3. When the top is nearly set, add the chopped tomatoes, sliced mushrooms and Mozzarella. Sprinkle the mixed herbs over the omelette. Add salt and pepper to taste, if desired
4. Place the pan under a hot grill until the cheese bubbles. Serve with green salad and granary bread.

° Eggs showing the lion mark are from chickens vaccinated against salmonella.