Description
This easy High-Protein Zucchini Omelet, for one, is a healthy way to start the morning. Over 36 grams of protein and 1 cup of veggies!
Yield: 1servings | Serving Size: 1omelet
Ingredients
1teaspoonolive oil
1/4cupred onion, chopped
1cupzucchini, diced into matchsticks
1largeegg
3/4cupegg whites
2tablespoonsParmesan cheese, grated or shredded
1/4teaspoonkosher salt
fresh black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Over medium-low heat, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
- Stir in onion and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add zucchini and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste and cook 3 to 4 more minutes stirring occasionally, until tender.
In a medium bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
- Add eggs to the skillet making sure eggs cover all the vegetables. Cover and cook until the eggs set, about 5 minutes.
Flip it over onto your plate and serve with hot sauce, or sriracha if desired.
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Notes
If you’re trying to avoid cheese with rennet, you can use Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan or BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan, as vegetarian options.
Nutrition
Serving: 1omelet, Calories: 283kcal, Carbohydrates: 10.5g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 194.5mg, Sodium: 844.5mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g
