Spinach Mushroom Omelet

Description

A hearty but healthy breakfast or brunch omelet, filled with cheese, mushrooms, spinach, and peppers. Serve with a slice of whole grain toast and fruit.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • ¼ cup diced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup torn fresh spinach
  • ½ cup diced fresh tomato

Instructions

  1. Beat egg and egg whites in a small bowl. Mix in Parmesan cheese
  2. Cheddar cheese
  3. salt
  4. red pepper flakes
  5. garlic powder
  6. nutmeg
  7. and pepper.
  8. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms
  9. green onion
  10. and bell pepper until tender
  11. about 5 minutes. Place spinach in skillet and cook until just wilted. Stir in diced tomato and egg mixture; as eggs set
  12. lift edges
  13. letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Cook until egg mixture sets
  14. 10 to 15 minutes; cut into wedges and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 2

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