Egg are a great source nutrition. They are a powerhouse of goodness providing 11 different vitamins and minerals, high quality protein, healthy fats (including omegas-3) and important antioxidants.
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Along with their nutritional value, eggs are tasty, convenient and good value for money making them an excellent part of a well balanced, healthy diet.
Short on time but in need of a healthy lunch try this quick and easy recipe:
Pitas filled with ham and pesto scrambled eggs
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 2 tablespoon cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil pesto paste
- 20g butter
- 300g shaved ham
- 2 large lettuce leaves
- 2 wheat pitta bread cut in half
Preparation
Lightly beat the eggs with the cream and pesto. Heat the butter in a non-stick saucepan, when melted and bubbling add the egg mixture.
Cooking while stirring for 2 minutes or until just set.
Heat the ham in the same pan until becoming slightly crispy on the edges.
Carefully open the pita pockets, place in a lettuce leaf, then the ham and spoon in the scrambled egg.
Serve immediately.
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