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Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus





Yields
Makes 4 to 6 servings

For breakfasts marking extra-special occasions, Sunset reader Valerie Weyand makes a full-flavored favorite, scrambled eggs with asparagus and three kinds of cheese. But more often, she lightens up by replacing the eggs with egg substitute--a simple trade-off that balances health and good taste.

 1 pound asparagus
 2 cups egg substitute (or 10 large eggs, beaten to blend with 2 tablespoons water)
  About 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or regular salt
 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or dried basil
 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
 4 ounces (1/2 cup) neufchâtel (light cream) cheese, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  Pepper
Step 1
1

In a deep, 10- to 12-inch nonstick frying pan over high heat, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil. Meanwhile, snap tough stem ends off asparagus and discard. Cut 2 to 3 inches off the top of each asparagus spear, then cut remaining stems diagonally into 1-inch lengths. Add asparagus to boiling water and cook until barely tender when pierced, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Separate tips from stem pieces.

Step 2
2

Beat egg substitute, 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, and basil to blend. Set pan over medium heat. When hot, add butter and swirl to coat pan. Add egg mixture. Sprinkle with neufchatel cheese cubes.

Step 3
3

As egg mixture sets, use a wide spatula to push cooked eggs aside and let uncooked liquid flow to pan bottom. While egg mixture is still semiliquid, add asparagus stem pieces, mozzarella, and parmesan. Continue to push mixture from pan bottom with spatula until softly set, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a platter or plates. Add garlic salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with asparagus tips.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%

Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 25mg9%
Sodium 358mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Protein 15g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.