Ugba and Egg Scramble
African Oil Bean and Egg Scramble
Yes, keto as served. About 7g net carbs per serving, lower than 7 in 10 Nigerian dishes.
What it is
A unique and protein-rich scramble featuring fermented African oil beans (ugba), sautéed with onions, bell peppers, and scotch bonnet peppers, then mixed with fluffy scrambled eggs. This dish offers a distinct nutty, savory, and slightly smoky flavor, different from ugba salads or soups.
Key ingredients
African oil beans (ugba), eggs, red onion, bell pepper, scotch bonnet pepper, red palm oil/vegetable oil, seasoning cubes (keto-friendly), salt.
Optional tweaks
Ensure no carb-based thickeners. Request a dry scramble, not a stew-like consistency. Confirm no added sugar in seasoning.
Watch out for
Quantity of onions/bell peppers, hidden sugars in seasoning cubes.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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