Heart-Healthy Chorizo Omelette
Start your day with this delicious and nutritious **Heart-Healthy Chorizo Omelette** packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients! Made with protein-rich egg whites, flavorful turkey chorizo, and an array of vibrant vegetables like spinach, red bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onion, this light yet satisfying dish is a guilt-free indulgence. A sprinkle of low-fat cheese adds a creamy touch, while heart-smart olive oil keeps it healthy. Perfect for a quick breakfast or brunch, this 15-minute recipe is high in protein, low in fat, and bursting with savory goodness, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to enjoy a lighter twist on a classic chorizo omelette. **Healthy omelette recipes**, **low-fat breakfast ideas**, and **quick protein-packed meals** have never been so flavorful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs worth Egg whites
- 4 oz Turkey chorizo sausage
- 0.5 cup, diced Red bell pepper
- 1 cup, chopped Spinach
- 0.5 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup, diced Red onion
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 cup, shredded Low-fat cheese
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add diced red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add turkey chorizo sausage to the skillet, crumbling it with a spatula as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.
Stir in chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with the salt and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
Pour the egg whites evenly over the ingredients in the skillet, gently tilting the pan to spread them out.
Sprinkle shredded low-fat cheese on top of the egg mixture.
Cook the omelette on medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes until the egg whites are set and cheese is melted.
Use a spatula to carefully fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a serving plate.
Divide the omelette into two portions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
711 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.0 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 101 mg | 34% | |
| Sodium | 2586 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 941 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*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.
