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Vegetable and Feta Omelet Recipe

A protein-packed breakfast will keep you feeling full all morning. This omelet is loaded with fresh vegetables, and the use of egg whites reduces saturated fat. Feta cheese adds rich flavor and limits sodium by reducing the need for extra table salt.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 omelet
Amount Per Serving
254
Calories
% Daily Value*
24%
Total Fat 15.3g
24%Saturated Fat 4.9g
Trans Fat 0g
66%
Cholesterol 197mg
17%
Sodium 394mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 10.4g
9%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g
Sugars 5.9g
Protein 19.2g
Vitamin C 66%Vitamin A 22%
Iron 7%Calcium 10%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yield: 1 serving

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1 whole large egg
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp chopped mushrooms
  • 2 tbsp chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced shallot
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 slices tomato
  • Cilantro for garnish

Directions

  1. Whisk the egg and egg whites in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil over medium-high in a small skillet. Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and shallot. Cook for 3 minutes, until the mushrooms shrink and darken. Reduce the heat to medium.
  3. Stir in the cilantro and black pepper. Pour the eggs into the skillet. Gently scrape the edges of the pan with a spatula and tilt the pan to move the uncooked egg to the edges. Cook for about 3 minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked. Flip the omelet if desired. Transfer to a plate.
  4. Sprinkle the omelet with one tablespoon of feta cheese. Place two slices of tomato on one side of the omelet. Fold the omelet over to make a half moon. Sprinkle with the remaining feta cheese and garnish with cilantro.

To further reduce cholesterol and saturated fat, use four egg whites instead of a whole egg and two egg whites.

Lori Rice, M.S., is a nutritional scientist and author with a passion for healthy cooking, exercise physiology, and food photography.
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