Veggie Sunrise Peppers
Prepare a quick and colourful breakfast any morning of the
week that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
• 1 large sweet pepper
(red, green, or yellow) • ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 tsp canola oil • 4 tsp butter, softened
• 4 eggs • ¼ cup salsa
• ¼ tsp salt
• 4 slices whole-grain bread
Instructions
1. Cut top and bottom off pepper then set aside. Cut the inner
tube into four ½-inch (1.25-cm) rings; reserve excess pepper
for another use.
2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet and set over medium-high heat.
3. Add pepper rings and crack an egg in centre of each ring.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook (covered) for 5 to 7 minutes or until top of yolk is set.
6. Meanwhile, toast bread until golden and spread with butter.
7. Cut each slice into 5 fingers.
8. Serve eggs with toast soldiers and salsa.
“Eggs are a high-quality complete protein
containing fourteen key nutrients. According
to Canada’s Food Guide, two eggs are equal to
one serving size of meat alternatives. To reduce
saturated fat and cholesterol in many recipes, you
can substitute two egg whites for a whole egg.”
Lisa DeWolf
Registered dietitian, Isle Madame, N.S Nutrition
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