Light Western Scramble

Ingredients:

1 egg and 3 egg whites
2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
Pinch salt
Pinch pepper

1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
2 thin slices black forest ham or turkey
1\2 green pepper, diced
1\2 green onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1\2 tsp (2.5 ml) pepper

1\4 cup (60 ml) grated cheddar cheese

Instructions:

In a small bowl beat eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil

Once the pan is hot add the green pepper and ham

Allow to cook until brown (around 5 minutes)

Add the onion and garlic to the pan and scrape the bottom to remove any small bits that may be stuck to the pan

season with pepper and push the ham and vegetables over to the sides on the pan to create a well in the middle

Pour the eggs into the well and allow to cook until bubbling

Scramble the eggs in the center of the pan and slowly incorporate the ham and vegetables

Remove the eggs from the pan and top with cheddar cheese

Pictured below with fried plantain