Spanish · Authentic-ish Spanish
Revuelto de Setas
244 kcal a serving, against 351 for the traditional version. That is 107 kcal off, or 30%, with 15.5g of protein. Serves 2. 20 minutes.
What the traditional version is
Revuelto de setas is all about soft, rich scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms, bathed in olive oil. You start by sautéing the mushrooms in generous olive oil until they smell of the woods and are golden. The eggs are beaten and poured straight in, cooked gently so they're still trembly, creamy, and just holding together. Good bread on the side, of course, for scooping up every last bit.
What changed, and what each change costs
Olive oil cut from 30g to 6g, just enough to stop anything sticking
Most of the richness in the traditional revuelto comes from the oil, not the eggs. You can drop it right down if you use a non-stick pan and don't mind the mushrooms being a bit less silky.
What it costs you. You lose a fair bit of the mouth-coating richness. Mushrooms cooked without a lake of oil are a tad more bouncy and less meaty. If you miss the shine, brush a hint more oil on the bread instead.
Milk added to the eggs, and one extra egg for more protein
A splash of milk in the eggs helps them stay tender without needing oil, and the extra egg bumps up your protein. It also stretches the whole thing so you get a bigger portion for fewer calories.
What it costs you. The scramble isn't quite as creamy - you'll notice a little more wetness, especially at the bottom of the pan. Still, it eats like proper scrambled eggs, just not as heavy.
Bread portion halved
White bread's there for mopping up, but when you're looking to get more out of your eggs and mushrooms, you can do with less carb.
What it costs you. You'll run out of bread before the eggs, not the other way round. It's not a tragedy, but if you're passionate about clearing your plate, bring a spoon.
The numbers
| Per serving | Traditional | Lightened |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 351 | 244 |
| Protein | 12.7g | 15.5g |
| Fat | 22.5g | 13g |
| Saturated fat | 4.3g | 3.7g |
| Carbohydrate | 25.5g | 16.7g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 3.6g | 6.4g |
Every figure is computed from the recipe's own weighed ingredient list against public food composition databases. The appendix in Authentic-ish Spanish prints the exact database row used for each ingredient, so any number here can be checked.
Allergens. eggs, milk, gluten.
The method is in the book
The honest truth: nothing beats the original for silkiness. You'll spot straight away this isn't as luxurious. But it's not far off, and it's got enough mushroom punch and egg for any breakfast or late-night snack you're likely to want. If you're after a treat, bring back the olive oil. If you want something you can make any old Tuesday, this'll do nicely.
The quantities and the method for this dish are in Authentic-ish Spanish, along with 57 more. It is not out yet. The swap kit is free in the meantime.