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Recipe tags: Egg, South American, Stove Top, Vegetarian
Breakfasts

Asparagus Cauliflower Tortilla

DietType - CKD, Dialysis, Diabetes

Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Cindy from Wisconsin.

Portions:  4

Serving size:  1/4 tortilla

Ingredients&

  • 2 cups asparagus, chopped in bite size pieces
  • 2 cups cauliflower, chopped in bite size pieces
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1-1/2 cups onion, finely chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup fat-free egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Preparation

  1. Place asparagus and cauliflower pieces plus 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-proof, covered dish. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes to steam until tender crisp.
  2. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
  3. Sauté the onion until golden, about 7 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer.
  5. Stir in the asparagus, cauliflower, egg substitute, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg.
  6. Reduce heat and cook covered until set and browned on bottom, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. Loosen the edges with a knife and invert onto a warm platter or serve directly from skillet.

Nutrients per serving

  • Calories: 102
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9 g
  • Fat: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg
  • Sodium: 248 mg
  • Potassium: 472  mg
  • Phosphorus: 97 mg
  • Calcium: 68 mg
  • Fiber: 3.88 g

Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices

  • 1 meat
  • 2 vegetable, medium potassium

Carbohydrate Choices

  • 1/2

Helpful Hints

  • In Spain and South America, a tortilla is a round, unfolded omelet typically made with eggs, vegetables and seasonings. In comparison, the Mexican tortilla is thin, flat bread made from wheat flour or ground corn.
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