Recipes

Sunrise Egg Sandwich

We recommend these protein-packed sandwiches as a delicious start to one’s day, no matter whether it begins at sunrise or perhaps a little later.
Serves 4
Prep Time 5 min
Cook Time 5 min

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp light mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 2 tbsp milk (1%)
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) grated lemon rind
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • 8 slices multigrain, French or Italian bread

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place mayonnaise in small microwave-safe bowl; whisk in milk. Microwave on Medium (50% power) just until hot, about 45 seconds, stirring after 30 seconds. Whisk in Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and rind until smooth. Set sauce aside.

  • Step 2

    Spray large non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat. Crack eggs into skillet. Break yolks with edge of spatula. Cook eggs to preferred doneness.

  • Step 3

    Place tomato slices on 2 slices of bread. Top with fried egg. Spoon about 1 tbsp (15 mL) warm sauce over each egg. Cover with second slice of bread.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories286
Fat11 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate32 g
Fibre8 g
Sugars8 g
Protein15 g
Sodium450 mg