scrambled eggs with peppers and tomatoes
May 30th, 2008
You may not believe it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes scrambled eggs with peppers and tomatoes but it is achievable. The key is to not eat scrambled eggs with peppers and tomatoes or other high calorie breakfast every day but in moderation.
As an example, I allow myself high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a healthy diet 6 days a week, say 1500 to 1600 calories each day, and then on the last day, I eat what I please - without going overboard of course.
I have been sticking to this diet for the last month and it has helped me to lose 5 kilos. I have not accelerated my exercise plan or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have simply been conscious of what I eat most days of the week and then eat whatever I want one day of the week.
I also feel it makes things easier if you have professional support when trying to lose weight and for that I registered with the Biggest Loser club. They have lots of tools to show you how to monitor your progress and achieve your goals.
On my one day off|non diet day|free day per week, I like|prefer|tend|usually like to eat spanish food. I never imagined|thought|believed I could lose 5 kilos while eating spanish meals but am very pleased|happy|glad|elated to see it is possible|does work|can work|can happen. If you would like to try|want to try|feel like trying some spanish food, I suggest|advise|propose you make scrambled eggs with peppers and tomatoes which is one of my favourite|most admired|most adored|best loved spanish recipes.
Scrambled Eggs with Peppers and Tomatoes (Pip?rade Basquaise)
The Basques live on either side of the border dividing France and Spain.
2 medium green bell peppers, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
8 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup 1/4-inch strips fully cooked smoked ham
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cook and stir green peppers, onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the thyme in 1 tablespoon of butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat until green peppers are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes.
Add tomatoes; heat until hot, about 2 minutes. Drain excess liquid from vegetables; place vegetables on platter. Keep warm.
Heat remaining oil in same skillet over medium heat until hot. Mix remaining ingredients; pour into skillet. Cook uncovered over low heat, stirring frequently, until eggs are thickened through but sill moist, 3 to 5 minutes.
Mound scrambled eggs in center of vegetables. Sprinkle with snipped parsley if desired.
Yields 4 to 6 servings.
You can vary|alter|change|adjust|adapt the recipe to make it a little|a little bit|quite a bit healthier or with fewer|less|not so many calories as this can help|aid|assist you to lose 5 kilos quickly|rapidly|easily. It worked|did work|was successful for me and could help|aid|assist you to lose weight too|also|as well%.
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