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Egg and Bacon Tostada

egg bacon tostada
Ingredients:
  • (8 in.) whole wheat flour tortilla
  • (1 Tbsp.) olive oil
  • (1/2) red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
  • (3) egg whites
  • (1 Tbsp.) fresh chives, chopped
  • (1 tsp.) fresh oregano, chopped (or 1/2 tsp. dried)
  • (1 oz.) canadian bacon, cut into thin strips
  • (2 Tbsp.) shredded reduced-fat Italian cheese blend
  • (1 cup) cubed melon or 2 thin wedges
Servings
1
Breakfast

Egg and Bacon Tostada

A crispy whole-wheat tortilla topped with sweet bell pepper, salty bacon and fluffy scrambled egg whites.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 15 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Place tortilla on a baking sheet. Spray both sides with cooking spray, bake 6 minutes, or until crispy.
  3. 3Place a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add bell pepper and cook 5 minutes.
  4. 4Meanwhile, beat together egg whites, chives, oregano and 2 tsp. water. Remove bell pepper from skillet and add eggs. Scramble 2 minutes.
  5. 5Top tortilla with 2/3 each bell pepper and bacon. Top with eggs, rest of the bell pepper and bacon and cheese. Bake another 4 minutes to melt the cheese. Quarter and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 tostada

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 388
  • Total Fat 18.3 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 38.4 g
  • Protein 24.1 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 750 mg
  • Fiber 4.5 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Breakfast

Recipe Subcategory: Tacos and Quesadillas

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Pork, Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.