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Low carb egg moqueca to keep you focused
THE low carb egg moqueca It's a simple recipe, quick to make and very delicious, not to mention that it's another option to help you stay focused on your diet.
An Introduction to Eggs…
Both the white and yolk of an egg are rich in nutrients – protein, vitamins and minerals with the yolk also containing cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. Eggs are an important and versatile cooking ingredient as their specific chemical composition is literally the glue for many important cooking reactions.
Since the domestication of the chicken, people have enjoyed and eaten eggs. As a long-standing symbol of fertility and rebirth, the egg has taken its place in religious and culinary history. In Christianity, the symbol of the decorated egg has become synonymous with Easter. There are many different types of eggs available, the most common being chicken eggs, while more gourmet choices include duck, goose, and quail eggs.
Nutritional highlights for low carb egg moqueca
Eggs are a very good source of cheap, high-quality protein. More than half of an egg’s protein is found in the egg white, along with vitamin B2 and lower amounts of fat and cholesterol than the yolk. Egg whites are rich sources of selenium, vitamins D, B6, B12 and minerals such as zinc, iron and copper. Egg yolks contain more calories and fat. They are the source of cholesterol, fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K and lecithin – the compound that allows emulsification in recipes such as hollandaise or mayonnaise.
Some brands of eggs now contain omega-3 fatty acids, depending on what the hens were fed (always check the carton). Eggs are considered a “complete” source of protein because they contain all nine essential amino acids; those that we cannot synthesize in our bodies and must obtain from our diet.
See also:
Low Carb Feijoada Recipe
Low Carb Liver with Onions Recipe
Low Carb Ham Stuffed Tomato Recipe
Ingredients for low carb egg moqueca
- 4 cups homemade tomato sauce
- ½ cup fresh basil, chopped (this may be another option)
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
How to prepare low carb egg moqueca
1- First of all, heat the oven to 180 °C.
2- In a non-stick frying pan, place the tomato sauce and spread the basil on top.
3- Make space for the 8 eggs (circles) in the sauce using the bottom of a ramekin small. Crack 1 egg into each circle and sprinkle the Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes on top.
4- Place in the oven and bake until the egg whites are fully cooked, the yolks are soft and the cheese is melted, which takes about 20 minutes. Use a deep spoon to serve each egg in individual bowls and top with the sauce. This makes 1 egg and ⅓ cup of sauce per serving.
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