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Pregnancy Recipe

Breakfast

Well-cooked egg and vegetable yam bowl

Boiled yam with a fully cooked egg and vegetable sauce — a simple pregnancy meal that provides protein, B vitamins and vitamin C.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Portions
2
  • Easy
  • Pregnancy
  • Vegetarian
  • High-protein
  • Quick and easy
  • Gluten-free
Bowl of boiled yam cubes with cooked egg sauce and mixed vegetables

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Ingredients

For 2 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.

This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.

Method

  1. Step 1. Boil the yam cubes in lightly salted water for 15–18 minutes until tender, then drain.
  2. Step 2. Heat the oil and cook the onion, tomato and pepper for 6–8 minutes.
  3. Step 3. Stir in the washed greens for 1 minute.
  4. Step 4. Beat the eggs, pour into the pan and stir until completely set — no runny yolk or white.
  5. Step 5. Serve the egg sauce over the yam while hot.

Allergens for your selection

  • Contains: Eggs

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