I suppose I should post a recipe for something truly gourmet, and elaborate. In fact, my actual "sunday supper" was gourmet and elaborate. (Baked ham, scalloped potatoes, steamed asparagus and sparkling cider. yum.)
This is my blog, though, and I'll post whatever I want. Today, I want to post one of my favorite things ever.It's something both of my grandmothers used to make me when I was a kid. I call it "egg in a basket." I'm sure everyone does this, regardless of what it's called, but I still want to pay tribute to what is possibly the most genius meal ever.
Ingredients: one egg, one piece of bread, salt, pepper.
Make a hole in the middle of the bread.
Put the bread in a non stick or "pammed"/buttered pan or, on medium/high heat.
Drop an egg into the bread hole.
Salt and Pepper to taste, and flip.
Salt and Pepper to taste, and eat.
Put a little jam on the extra toast if you want.
Why is this so genius? First off, it's low calorie. As it turns out, being relatively thin is a good thing. Some of us are relatively... well, not thin. This is a great meal for those looking to get or stay thin.
bread: 100 caloreis
egg: 90 calories
tbsp sugar free blackberry jam: 10 calories
TOTAL: 200 calories
Also, it's quick. Like, under 5 minutes. You think I'm lying? Time it.
Oh yeah, it's cheap too. I don't think I need to break the price points down for you. Even the pan can be cheap. The pan I use cost me three dollars, from IKEA.
So, like I said, this isn't really supper... but it makes an excellent breakfast, or lunch... or dinner. Play with it: Use egg white only, use fancy bread, melt some cheese on it, use other herbs, use butter or olive oil, use cookie cutters to make differently shaped holes.
Keep in mind, that while this "meal" is balanced, it does not include any fruits or vegetables. I usually eat some on the side. :)
I hope you all had an excellent weekend, and I promise to bring more exciting recipes in the future.
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