Breakfast
Spiced Egg & Oat Upma with Peas and Carrot
A savoury egg and oat dish with peas, carrot and cumin. Protein from the eggs, fibre from the oats and vegetables.
Serves 1. Ready in about 15 minutes.
379.5
Calories
22.4g
Protein
29.3g
Carbs
6.6g
Fibre
20.3g
Fat
Method
- 1
Heat the oil, then fry the cumin and onion for 3 minutes.
- 2
Add the carrot, peas and 100ml water and simmer 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the oats and cook 2 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the beaten eggs and stir until just set. Season and serve.
Swaps and tips
- Use a splash of lemon juice to brighten it.
- Add spinach at the end.
Around £0.70 per serving at supermarket own-brand prices (estimate).
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