Mushrooms are good for weight loss because they are low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates and contain fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals. Mushrooms that are good for weight loss include shiitake, white button or portobello. Spinach makes feel full and curbs your appetite. Eggs boost metabolism and increase feelings of fullness.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
- ½ spring onion, white part only, thinly sliced
- 1 small tomato, sliced fine
- 1 small handful of spinach, chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 slice of toasted rye or wholemeal bread, or 2 oatcakes, to serve
Method
- Put the eggs in a small bowl and beat well. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and spring onion and cook for 2–3 minutes, until beginning to soften.
- Pour the eggs into the pan and cook very gently, stirring constantly, for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the spinach and cook for a further 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the egg thickens into soft curds but is still slightly runny and the spinach starts to wilt.
- Serve immediately with toasted bread or oatcakes.