Heart-Healthy Cheese Omelette
Start your day off right with this Heart-Healthy Cheese Omelette—a nutritious and flavorful breakfast option that’s perfect for maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Made with protein-rich egg whites, low-fat cheddar cheese, and a vibrant mix of fresh spinach, juicy tomatoes, and sweet red onion, this recipe delivers on both taste and health. A pinch of olive oil ensures a lighter approach, while the optional parsley garnish adds a touch of freshness to every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy omelette is low in fat yet packed with flavor, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on deliciousness. Perfect for busy mornings or a casual brunch, this recipe proves that healthy eating can be both simple and satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs equivalent Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 medium Tomato, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with salt and black pepper until frothy.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add the diced red onion to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add the chopped spinach and diced tomato to the pan and cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
Pour the egg whites evenly over the vegetables in the pan, allowing it to spread and cover the base.
Sprinkle the shredded low-fat cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the egg whites.
Cover the pan with a lid and allow the omelette to cook for 4 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the cheese has melted.
Carefully slide the omelette onto a plate, folding it in half as you do so.
Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
447 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.5 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1776 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.7 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1091 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
