Mushroom Scramble Mug

Recipe courtesy of the Mushroom Council.

Recipe Ingredients:

Non-stick cooking spray
1 cup white button mushrooms, sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 whole egg
1 large egg white
1 slice fat-free American cheese, torn in strips
1 tomato or red pepper, diced (optional)
Wholewheat English muffin (optional)

Cooking Directions:

1. Lightly spray the inside of a microwaveable mug with non-stick cooking spray, place mushrooms in mug and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and microwave for 1 minutes Let rest 30 seconds and drain any excess liquid.
2. Add whole egg and egg white to mug and mix well with a fork. Add cheese and tomato or red pepper (if desired) and microwave for 1 minute, stirring halfway through. Let rest 30 seconds to allow eggs to finish cooking.
3. Enjoy in the mug or on a toasted wholewheat English muffin.

Makes 1 serving.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 recipe): Calories: 170; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 215mg; Total Carbs: 13g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 18g.

Recipe and photograph courtesy of the Mushroom Council.