Here’s a WW-friendly Cabbage and Eggs Recipe, along with the SmartPoints breakdown for a healthy, delicious meal! 🥬🍳
Cabbage & Eggs Recipe (WW-Friendly)
Servings: 2
SmartPoints per serving: Green – 3 | Blue – 2 | Purple – 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced or shredded (0 SmartPoints)
- 2 large eggs (Green – 4, Blue & Purple – 0 SmartPoints)
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced (optional) (0 SmartPoints)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (0 SmartPoints)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (4 SmartPoints for olive oil, 5 for butter)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional) (0 SmartPoints)
- Salt and black pepper to taste (0 SmartPoints)
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or dill) for garnish (0 SmartPoints)
Instructions:
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Sauté the Vegetables
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion (if using) and sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly caramelized.
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Cook the Eggs
- Push the sautéed cabbage to one side of the pan.
- Crack the eggs directly into the pan and scramble them until fully cooked, OR cook them sunny-side-up if you prefer fried eggs.
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Season & Serve
- Sprinkle with paprika, salt, and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or dill.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
WW SmartPoints Breakdown:
Ingredient | Green | Blue | Purple |
---|---|---|---|
2 eggs | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Olive oil (1 tbsp) | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Cabbage, onion, garlic, herbs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total (per serving) | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Ways to Reduce SmartPoints:
✔️ Use cooking spray instead of oil – reduces SmartPoints to 0 on Blue & Purple, 2 on Green
✔️ Use egg whites instead of whole eggs – lowers Green SmartPoints to 1 per serving
This dish is simple, satisfying, and full of fiber and protein to keep you full! Let me know if you want more variations. 😊🍽️