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Recipe tags: Egg, South American, Stove Top, Vegetarian
Breakfasts
Asparagus Cauliflower Tortilla
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Recipe submitted by DaVita renal dietitian Cindy from Wisconsin.
Portions: 4
Serving size: 1/4 tortilla
Ingredients&
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2 cups asparagus, chopped in bite size pieces
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2 cups cauliflower, chopped in bite size pieces
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1-1/2 cups onion, finely chopped
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 cup fat-free egg substitute
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbled
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
- Place asparagus and cauliflower pieces plus 1 tablespoon water in a microwave-proof, covered dish. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes to steam until tender crisp.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
- Sauté the onion until golden, about 7 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer.
- Stir in the asparagus, cauliflower, egg substitute, parsley, salt, pepper, thyme and nutmeg.
- Reduce heat and cook covered until set and browned on bottom, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Loosen the edges with a knife and invert onto a warm platter or serve directly from skillet.
Nutrients per serving
- Calories: 102
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Potassium: 472 mg
- Phosphorus: 97 mg
- Calcium: 68 mg
- Fiber: 3.88 g
Renal and Renal Diabetic Food Choices
- 1 meat
- 2 vegetable, medium potassium
Carbohydrate Choices
- 1/2
Helpful Hints
- In Spain and South America, a tortilla is a round, unfolded omelet typically made with eggs, vegetables and seasonings. In comparison, the Mexican tortilla is thin, flat bread made from wheat flour or ground corn.


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