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Low Fat Egg Dishes

A selection of low fat and reduced fat egg recipes.

Poached Eggs With Asparagus

A delightful and delicious combination of crisp yet tender asparagus topped with a poached egg.

Sausage and Mushroom Brunch Casserole

A delicious low fat sausage and mushroom brunch casserole that's perfect for Easter, Mother's Day or any special occasion with family and friends.

Low Fat Breakfast Sandwich

Skip the fast-food line and make your own healthier low fat breakfast sandwich, using whole-wheat muffins, low-sodium ham, and egg substitute.

Savory Spring Bread Pudding

Make the most of spring vegetables in this savory bread pudding, which makes an ideal brunch, lunch or supper at Easter or any time in the spring.

Bite Size Frittatas

These delightful low fat bite-size frittatas make a perfect hors d'oeuvre or buffet brunch item. Flavored with onion, spinach and a hint of reduced-fat cheese, these little crustless delights can fit easily into a low-fat diet.

Herbed Egg White and Spinach Omelet

Here's an ultra-healthy low-fat herbed egg white and spinach omelet that makes a perfect breakfast or light lunch dish for one. Serve this light egg dish with a spoonful of medium salsa on the side and a slice or two of rustic whole grain bread.

Can Eggs Be Part of a Low Fat Diet?

Can eggs be part of a low fat diet? What about the cholesterol in eggs? Are there any health benefits to eating eggs?

What is Egg Substitute and Does it Contain Eggs?

Egg substitute is ideal for those who need to lower their intake of fat and cholesterol, but what exactly is egg substitute, and does it contain eggs?

Huevos Rancheros Wraps

A low fat breakfast burrito of Mexican-style eggs, or huevos rancheros.

Eggs Florentine

Not quite Eggs Benedict, this Eggs Florentine recipe features poached eggs atop spinach on an English muffin. A low fat creamy sauce is drizzled on top, making a delicious breakfast or brunch dish. Perfect for spring time or Easter.

Low Fat Spinach and Mushroom Frittata

A low-fat spinach and mushroom frittata made with liquid egg substitute, spinach, mushrooms and sliced tomatoes, and topped with reduced-fat cheese

Low Fat Summer Frittata

A low fat summer frittata that uses liquid egg substitute, sliced zucchini, fresh tomatoes, a hint of cheese and some freshly chopped basil.

Low Fat Asparagus Frittata

A frittata is essentially an open-faced omelet, which is often finished under the broiler. Enjoy this low fat asparagus frittata on a special occasion such as an Easter or Mother's Day brunch.

Low Fat Herbed Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata

A frittata is basically a baked omelet. Try this low fat herbed Zucchini and Mushroom Frittata, which uses egg substitute as its base.

Potato Spinach Frittata

A filling and tasty reduced fat potato and spinach frittata makes a great lunch, brunch or light supper.

How to Make a Lower Fat Omelet

You don't have to give up eggs if you're trying to eat low fat. Try making a lower fat omelet. I'll show you how.

Scrambled Eggs With Smoked Salmon - Lower Fat

Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon makes a wonderful breakfast treat. You can lower the calories, fat and cholesterol by using just one whole egg and two egg whites per person. If you prefer, use an equivalent amount of egg substitute (1/2 cup per person), which will make this a truly low fat egg breakfast.

Quick and Easy Low Fat Breakfast Wrap

Make this quick and easy low fat breakfast burrito is less than five minutes--perfect for a warm and nutritious start to a busy day.

Light Asparagus Strata

This asparagus strata is lighter version of a delicious but notoriously high fat breakfast and brunch dish, using a eggs, egg substitute, nonfat milk and reduced-fat cheese.

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