Mediterranean Diet Bell Pepper and Cheese Omelette
Start your day the Mediterranean way with this vibrant and protein-packed Mediterranean Diet Bell Pepper and Cheese Omelette! Bursting with the fresh, colorful flavors of sautéed bell peppers, tangy feta cheese, and fragrant parsley, this 10-minute omelette is a quick and healthy breakfast or brunch option. Cooked in heart-healthy olive oil and seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, this dish captures the essence of Mediterranean cuisine while keeping things wholesome and satisfying. Perfect for two servings, this nutrient-rich recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate veggies and protein into your diet. Serve it hot and enjoy a savory, cheesy delight that’s as good for your taste buds as it is for your health!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces large eggs
- 1 large bell pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Chop the bell pepper into small, bite-sized pieces.
Finely chop the fresh parsley.
In a medium bowl, beat the eggs together with salt and black pepper until well combined.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
Pour the eggs over the bell peppers, ensuring the eggs cover the entire bottom of the skillet.
Sprinkle the feta cheese and chopped parsley evenly over the eggs.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until the eggs are set and the cheese is melted.
Gently slide the omelette onto a plate, folding it in half, if desired.
Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.5 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.3 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 811 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 1736 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.7 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 36.6 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 515 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% | |
*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.
