Optavia Counts
| 1 Lean | 3 Green | 3 Condiments | No Healthy Fat |
If you’re in search of a healthy and easy-to-make breakfast that’s also low in calories, try out this lean and green recipe for pepper egg in a hole. It’s a nutritious spin on the classic egg-in-a-hole dish that uses red bell peppers instead of butter or margarine. The bread is also swapped out with jicama, a low-calorie alternative. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, you can add more jalapeno slices or use fewer if you prefer a milder flavor.
This lean and green Pepper Egg in a Hole recipe is a delicious and healthy American breakfast option that can also be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It’s a great way to incorporate more veggies into your diet while still enjoying a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Give this recipe a try and enjoy a wholesome meal that fits into any healthy eating plan!
| Difficulty | Servings | Cooking Time | Prep Time |
| Medium | 4 | 20 minutes | 10 Minutes |
LEAN & GREEN PEPPER EGG IN A HOLE
INGREDIENTS
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
- 8 large Eggs
- 2 cup Jicama shredded
- 4 large Red Bell Peppers
- 1⅓ cup Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp Salt (optional)*
- ¼ cup Tomatillo Salsa
LEAN & GREEN PEPPER EGG IN A HOLE
INSTRUCTIONS
To make this lean and green Pepper Egg in a Hole recipe, follow these instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Cut the red bell peppers into eight rings, each about ¾-inch thick. Remove the seeds and stems from the peppers, and finely mince the remaining flesh. Set the minced pepper aside.
- Arrange the eight pepper rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add 1½ tablespoons of cheese to each pepper ring, and then top each with one tablespoon of the minced pepper. Bake for approximately 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and carefully crack one whole egg into each pepper ring.
- Season the eggs with salt and pepper, and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the eggs. Add about one tablespoon of cheese per pepper ring.
- Bake for eight more minutes, or until the eggs are fully cooked.
- While the eggs are baking, mix the shredded jicama with the tomatillo salsa and the remaining minced red peppers. Divide the mixture into four portions and arrange each portion on a plate.
- Serve the Pepper Egg in a Hole hot from the oven with the jicama and salsa mixture on the side.
Enjoy this delicious and healthy breakfast that’s packed with lean and green ingredients!
