Farmers’ Market Omelets

Farmers’ Market Omelets
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Source: Diabetes and Heart Healthy Cookbook, 2nd edition. Recipe Credit: .
Summary

Brighten up your breakfast with these flavorful omelets, full of fresh vegetables, fragrant basil, and pungent feta cheese. Add some whole-grain toast and fresh fruit for a light, nutritious meal any time of day.

  • Prep time
    5 min
  • Cook time
    12 min
  • Servings
    4 Servings
  • Serving size
    1/2 omelet
Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1/2 omelet
  • Amount per serving Calories 130

  • Total Fat 6g
    • Saturated Fat 1g
    • Trans Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 100mg
  • Sodium 290mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 6g
    • Dietary Fiber 1g
    • Total Sugars 4g
    • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 12g
  • Potassium 350mg
  • Phosphorus 140mg

Choices/Exchanges: 1 Vegetable

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • canola or corn oil (divided use)
    2
  • grape tomatoes (halved)
    1 cup
  • baby spinach
    1 cup
  • large egg whites
    6
  • large eggs
    2
  • milk (fat-free)
    1/4 cup
  • medium green onions (chopped)
    4
  • fresh basil (chopped)
    1/4 cup
  • feta cheese (fat-free, crumbled)
    2 oz
Directions

Directions

  1. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the tomatoes and spinach for 2–3 minutes, or until the tomatoes are slightly softened, stirring constantly. Transfer the mixture to a plate. Cover to keep warm. Set aside. Wipe the skillet with paper towels.

  2. In a small bowl, using a fork, lightly beat together the egg whites, eggs, and milk. Stir in the green onions.

  3. In the same skillet, still over medium heat, heat 1 teaspoon oil, swirling to coat the bottom. Pour half the egg white mixture into the skillet, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook for 30 seconds, or until beginning to set. Using a spatula, carefully lift the cooked edge of the omelet and tilt the skillet so the uncooked portion flows under the edge. Cook until no runniness remains, repeating the lift-and-tilt procedure once or twice at other places along the edge if needed.

  4. With the skillet still on the burner, spread half the tomato mixture over half the omelet. Sprinkle, in order, with half the basil and half the feta. Remove from the heat. Using a spatula, carefully fold the half with no filling over the other half. Cut the omelet in half crosswise. Gently slide onto plates. Cover to keep warm.

  5. Using the remaining ingredients, including the final 1 teaspoon oil, make and fill a second omelet.

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