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Ingredients

  • 1 cup green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed chili flakes (optional)

Preparation

  1. Chop the bell pepper, onion and basil.
  2. In a large skillet, cook and sauté onion and green pepper in oil until tender.
  3. Beat eggs until blended; add black pepper and crushed chili flakes. Pour into skillet with onion and green peppers.
  4. Cook over medium heat. As mixture begins to set at bottom and sides, gently lift cooked portion with spatula so the uncooked egg can flow to bottom. Avoid stirring constantly.
  5. Cook until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist, 3 to 5 minutes. Serve hot with fresh basil on top.

Helpful hints

  • Substitute 2 cups liquid low cholesterol egg substitute for eggs if you are on a low cholesterol diet.

Submitted by:

the DaVita Dietitian Team.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

194

Protein

13

g

Carbohydrates

5

g

Fat

14

g

Cholesterol

423

mg

Sodium

141

mg

Potassium

222

mg

Phosphorus

203

mg

Calcium

64

mg

Fiber

0.8

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

2 meat
1 vegetable, low potassium
1 fat

Carbohydrate choices

0

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