The Perfect Egg

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  • Prep Time

    4 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 servings

  • Calories

    89 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

The Perfect Egg

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. Heat a small cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the butter or oil and swirl it to coat the skillet. Immediately crack the egg into the skillet. Add the water to the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Remove the egg from the pan immediately. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1egg Calories 89kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 0.4g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 186mg (62%) Sodium 110mg (5%) Sugar 0.2g (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 89 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1egg
Calories 89kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 0.4g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 186mg 62%
Sodium 110mg 5%
Sugar 0.2g 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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