Heart-Healthy Denver Omelet
Start your day on a wholesome and flavorful note with this **Heart-Healthy Denver Omelet**, a lighter take on the classic breakfast favorite. Packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like fluffy egg whites, sautéed bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fresh spinach, this omelet is brimming with vibrant vegetables and lean protein. Low-sodium turkey breast and a touch of low-fat cheddar cheese add a savory, satisfying flavor while keeping the recipe waistline-friendly. Cooked in just a teaspoon of heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned with black pepper and a pinch of salt substitute, this recipe delivers big taste without compromising on nutrition. Ready in under 25 minutes, this easy and nutritious omelet is perfect for busy mornings and ensures you’re starting the day with a meal that’s as delicious as it is good for your heart.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup yellow onion
- 0.5 cup mushrooms
- 0.25 cup low-sodium lean turkey breast
- 0.25 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 handful fresh spinach
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon salt substitute
Instructions
Begin by preparing all ingredients. Chop the red and green bell peppers, yellow onion, mushrooms, and turkey breast into small, uniform pieces.
In a nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the turkey breast pieces and fresh spinach, and continue to cook for another 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
While the vegetables and turkey are cooking, beat the egg whites in a bowl until they are well combined.
Pour the egg whites into the skillet over the sautéed mixture, gently shaking the skillet to evenly distribute the vegetables and turkey.
Cook the mixture without stirring until the edges start to set, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the low-fat shredded cheddar cheese over the omelet, then use a spatula to carefully fold the omelet in half.
Continue to cook for an additional minute to allow the cheese to melt and the omelet to set completely.
Season with black pepper and a salt substitute to taste, then slide the omelet onto a plate. Serve warm and enjoy a heart-healthy breakfast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.9 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 808 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1688 mg | 36% | |
*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.
