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High-Protein Zucchini Omelet
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This easy High-Protein Zucchini Omelet, for one, is a healthy way to start the morning. It’s a huge meal with over 36 grams of protein and 1 cup of veggies!
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
12
minutes
mins
Total Time:
17
minutes
mins
Yield:
1
servings
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
1
teaspoon
olive oil
1/4
cup
red onion
(chopped)
1
cup
zucchini
(diced into matchsticks)
1
large
egg
3/4
cup
egg whites
2
tablespoons
Parmesan cheese
(grated or shredded)
1/4
teaspoon
kosher 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.
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:
1
omelet
,
Calories:
283
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
10.5
g
,
Protein:
31
g
,
Fat:
13
g
,
Saturated Fat:
4
g
,
Cholesterol:
194.5
mg
,
Sodium:
844.5
mg
,
Fiber:
2
g
,
Sugar:
6
g
- WW Points:
3