Soft Foods · Lunch · by Bramble
Bramble's Thirty-Second Egg Mug
Microwave Vegetable Egg Mug
A single soft egg meal for days when the grand kitchen expedition is not happening. Use only when eggs, tender vegetables, and cheese are cleared; cook until safe but keep the curds moist rather than rubbery.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Serving
- 1 small mug
- Texture
- Soft and moist
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon very finely diced bell pepper, onion, or mushroom
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat cheese
- Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
- 1
Lightly coat a microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray.
- 2
Beat the egg in the mug, then stir in the finely cut vegetables and cheese.
- 3
Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir thoroughly, scraping the cooked edge into the center.
- 4
Continue in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until the egg is fully set and reaches 160°F / 71°C without becoming dry.
- 5
Let stand for 1 minute. Check that every vegetable piece is very tender, take small bites, and chew to the texture directed by your care team.
PER SERVING
Nutrition
- Protein
- 8g
- Calories
- 110
- Carbs
- 4g
- Fat
- 7g
Nutrition is provided by the source for one serving and may vary with the vegetables and cheese selected.
Source: Adapted and independently worded from Mather Hospital's Microwave Egg Scramble (https://www.matherhospital.org/weight-loss-matters/microwave-egg-scramble/).
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