LOW-FAT COOKING : Eggs and Sausage: The Low-Fat Version

Father’s Day is just around the corner. But some fathers can’t indulge in the huge holiday breakfasts they used to love. That doesn’t mean you can’t plan a special brunch for Dad.

This low-fat version of scrambled eggs Europa is quick and easy to prepare. Only a small amount of sausage (turkey instead of pork) is added for flavor to sauteed onions and peppers, so there isn’t a lot of added fat.

After the sausage is cooked, nonfat egg substitute is stirred in. With the flavor of the garlic, onions, peppers and sausage, Dad will never know these eggs are not eggs from the shell. The nonfat egg substitute cooks best when allowed to set on the bottom of the pan each time before gently folding over the eggs. This allows the uncooked portion to flow to the bottom of the skillet.

Serve eggs topped with plain yogurt, a touch of mustard and a sprinkling of paprika. Round out the brunch with toasted French bread, sliced tomatoes and fresh fruit.

SAVORY BRUNCH EGGS 1 teaspoon oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 sweet red pepper, chopped 1/4 sweet green pepper, chopped 1/4 sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1/4 pound turkey sausage, casing removed (1 link) Salt, pepper 2 (8-ounce) cartons nonfat egg substitute (equivalent to 8 eggs) Nonfat plain yogurt or nonfat sour cream, optional Horseradish mustard, optional Hungarian paprika, optional

Place oil in non-stick skillet and add onion and garlic. Saute over medium heat onion begins to brown, about 10 minutes. Add red, green and yellow sweet peppers and continue to saute until tender. Add turkey sausage and saute, stirring and breaking up sausage, until cooked.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add nonfat egg substitute. Cook and stir as for scrambled eggs, letting eggs cook until set before gently stirring each time. Divide onto serving dishes. Garnish with yogurt and mustard. Sprinkle with paprika to taste. Makes 4 servings.

Each serving, without yogurt and mustard garnish, includes about: 109 calories; 360 mg sodium; 12 mg cholesterol; 3 grams fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams protein; 0.22 grams fiber.