Scrambled Egg & Stir-Fried Veggie Lettuce Cups

  • 20M Total Time

  • 5M Prep Time

  • 10 Ingredients

  • 4 Servings

This original recipe was created by Liz Weiss, MS, RDN as an “Egg Enthusiast” in partnership with the American Egg Board’s Egg Nutrition Center.

Directions

  1. HEAT 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. ADD the bell pepper and COOK, about 5 minutes. STIR in the carrots and continue to COOK until tender, 2 more minutes.

  2. TRANSFER the vegetables to a bowl and STIR in the teriyaki sauce until well combined.

  3. BREAK the eggs into a large bowl. ADD the water and half the green onions and WHISK until well combined. SEASON with black pepper and kosher salt.

  4. ADD the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet over medium heat. POUR the egg mixture into the skillet and SET for about 1 minute. SCRAMBLE the egg, and COOK through, about 1 more minute.

  5. ARRANGE the lettuce leaves on a platter and TOP with scrambled eggs and veggies. GARNISH with the remaining green onion and the cilantro, as desired.

Ingredients

  • 6 large EGGS
  • 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 medium bell pepper, trimmed and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups pre-cut matchstick carrots
  • 1 Tbsp. less-sodium teriyaki sauce, plus more for drizzling
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 green onions, trimmed and cut into thin rounds, divided
  • 1 large head Boston Bibb lettuce, leaves removed, washed, and dried (12 leaves)
  • cilantro leaves, optional

Tips

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, choline and vitamin A.

To ensure food safety, eggs should be cooked until both the yolk and the white are firm. Consuming raw or undercooked eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially for those with certain medical conditions. For recipes that call for eggs that are raw or undercooked when the dish is served, use either pasteurized shell eggs that have been treated to destroy Salmonella, or use pasteurized egg products.

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