Heart-Healthy Veggie Omelet
Start your day on a nutritious note with this Heart-Healthy Veggie Omelet, brimming with fresh, vibrant flavors and packed with wholesome ingredients! This guilt-free breakfast features fluffy egg whites paired with a rainbow of nutrient-rich veggies, including spinach, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, mushrooms, and onion, all lightly sautéed in heart-friendly olive oil. Seasoned with a touch of garlic powder, black pepper, and salt, this quick and easy omelet comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings or a light lunch. Whether you're watching your cholesterol or simply craving a low-fat, protein-packed meal, this veggie-loaded omelet is a delicious and nutritious choice to fuel your day. Serve it as is, or pair with a slice of whole-grain toast or a fresh side salad for a complete and satisfying plate!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs worth Egg whites
- 1 cup Spinach
- 6 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium pepper Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Mushrooms
- 0.25 small onion Onion
- 1 teaspoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Chop the cherry tomatoes into halves, the red bell pepper into small cubes, the onion into fine pieces, and slice the mushrooms thinly.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
Add the chopped onions, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until softened.
Add the spinach and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts slightly.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg whites with garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the egg whites over the cooked vegetables in the skillet, ensuring an even layer.
Cook the omelet for 3-4 minutes, or until the egg whites are fully set. Cover the skillet with a lid for a fluffier texture if desired.
Using a spatula, carefully fold the omelet in half and slide it onto a plate.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy veggie omelet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 670 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.1 g | ||
| Protein | 19.7 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 1146 mg | 24% | |
*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.
