Stephanie Sullivan: Recipe - High Protein Omelet

January 31, 2025

As part of my new year resolutions, I'm trying to eat more protein, and I know this recipe will really come in handy. Hope you enjoy it!

INGREDIENTS:

olive oil spray
large egg
½ cup egg whites
2 tablespoons fresh spinach, chopped
2 tablespoons red bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon red onions or scallions, chopped
¼ teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
⅓ cup cheddar cheese, shredded (or cheese of your choice)

DIRECTIONS: Lightly beat egg and egg whites with a fork in a small bowl. Add all the vegetables and season with salt and pepper and mix well. Heat a 9 or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. When hot spray with oil and add the eggs and let them sit to start cooking. Use a heatproof silicone or rubber spatula to gently lift the edges of the cooked eggs from the pan and allow the uncooked eggs to flow to the edges of the pan and cook. Once the eggs are set, add your cheese along the center of the eggs. Let it set for a few seconds, then use your spatula to fold the edges over the omelet on both sides to the center and serve immediately.

NOTES: Add chopped ham, turkey bacon, or bacon for more protein.

NUTRITION INFO: 1 omelet, Calories: 262 kcal, Carbohydrates: 6 g, Protein: 30 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 5.5 g, Cholesterol: 212 mg, Sodium: 212 mg, Fiber: 0.5 g, Sugar: 2 g

(Recipe and photo courtesy of Skinnytaste)