WW Cauliflower & Egg Skillet

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WW Cauliflower & Egg Skillet is a delightful, straightforward dish that transfers to breakfast, brunch/a low-key dinner. Instead of heavy potatoes, cauliflower is used as an alternative, as well as eggs as the protein source, so that you are not hungry. It unites the flavors with a small part of cheese & seasoning without significant points added. WW Cauliflower & Egg Skillet comes together fast & would be the ideal way to use up the vegetables in the house. A one-pan dish, so simple to wash up, & excellent when life is busy. The tender cauliflower, creamy eggs, & melted cheese make up a healthy, warm & comforting meal that you can use at any given time.

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers-Friendly
  • Course: Breakfast / Brunch / Light Dinner
  • Cuisine: American
  • Time for prep: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 minutes
  • Working time (total): 25 minutes
  • Size/serving: 1 skillet portion (about 1 cup)
  • Level of difficulty: Easy
  • Mode of cooking: Stovetop
  • Total yield: 4 servings

EQUIPMENT

  • Large nonstick skillet with lid
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon/spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoons
  • knife

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups cauliflower florets, chopped small
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil/avocado oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Half a teaspoon of smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • One-fourth teaspoon of black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional garnish)

INGREDIENTS NOTES:

Cauliflower

  • chopped into little pieces to ensure a uniform texture & a quicker cooking time. The freshest is best in flavor terms, but thawed and patted-dry frozen cauliflower is perfectly done.

Eggs

  • Give protein & bind the skillet together. Cook them lightly so that they come out in soft, creamy waters.

Fewer-fat cheddar cheese

  • Melted in the dish to give a rich cheesy taste & at the same time stay light on points. It improves the taste and gives a smooth texture.

Olive oil

  • It stops sticking and encourages good dark brown. Avocado oil is an alternative that is healthy and has the same mild flavor.

Garlic powder

  • Adds savoury richness and fills out the flavour of the vegetables without overpowering.

Smoked paprika

  • Provides a delicate smoke flavor and striking reddish hue to the dish that makes it look good.

Black pepper

  • Adds some discrete warmth and sharpness & balances the richness of the eggs & cheese.

Green onions

  • Add a fresh but brilliant splash of flavor and color, and a finishing flourish as an option when it is served.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. First, you need to heat up the oil in the large nonstick pan over low flame.
  2. Add the cauliflower florets and, if needed, season with smoky paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.
  3. After six to eight minutes of cooking under cover, stirring often, the cauliflower should be tender and just beginning to color.
  4. In the cauliflower mixture, create four little wells. In each well, crack one egg.
  5. Eggs should be cooked to your liking after 3 to 5 minutes of cooking under cover.
  6. Evenly distribute cheese on top of the eggs & cauliflower.
  7. Continue to cover till the cheese melts, about one to two minutes.
  8. Take off the heat, add some chopped green onions as a garnish, & serve right away.

TIPS

  • Small & even cauliflower cut into little pieces so that the cooking process takes a short time.
  • Use a lesser amount of time to cook eggs to get a runny yolk, up to one to two minutes less.
  • Add in some diced bell pepper/mushrooms.
  • Sprinkle a pinch of crushed red pepper on them before serving, if you like spice.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Refrigerate:

  • Keep leftovers for no longer than two days in a closed container. In a skillet, reheat slowly over low heat.

Freezer:

  • Not advised because freezing eggs & cauliflower can cause them to become watery.

FAQS

Could you make this without cheese?

  • Sure, you may omit this step/use a free cheese alternative.

May I substitute egg whites for whole eggs?

  • Substitute, yes, 1/4 cup liquid egg whites per egg to reduce cholesterol & points.

Is it feasible to cook it in a cake instead of on the stovetop?

  • Yeah, put it all together in a skillet that can go in the oven and bake at 375°F till the eggs are cooked.

What other Explorers are there?

  • Cauliflower is good with curry powder, Italian herbs/chili powder.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Calories: 155
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 185mg
Sodium: 280mg
Weight Watchers Points are about four points each, depending on the exact ingredients used.