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Healthy Protein-Packed Vegetable Omelette

Healthy Protein-Packed Vegetable Omelette
Amy Brawn
Writer and expert6 years ago
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Spring is in the air and with the (slightly) warmer weather around, we're all trying to look for lighter and healthier options to rustle up in the kitchen. This delicious vegetable omelette is taken from our Spring ebook and is the perfect brekkie, brunch or lunch - or even dinner for any day of the week. Plus, it is super simple to make!

Did you know that not only are eggs a great source of protein, but that they are full of nutrients that support heart health too?

Vegetable Omelette Ingredients

Serves 2:

  • Low-calorie cooking spray
  • 3 medium eggs
  • 100g baby spinach
  • Half a courgette, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of low-fat feta cheese, crumbled
  • 5 cherry tomatoes, sliced into quarters
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
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Method

  1. In a medium frying pan, spray low-calorie cooking spray and heat over medium heat.
  2. Add courgettes and cook until softened. about 5-6 minutes.
  3. Remove from the pan and set to one side.
  4. Spray a little more low-calorie cooking spray in the frying pan and heat.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs and a little salt and black pepper.
  6. Pour the eggs into the preheated pan and cook until the edges have begun to set - about 6-7 minutes.
  7. Take a small rubber spatula and gently run around the edges of the eggs to release the omelette from the pan.
  8. Carefully place on to a plate.
  9. On one half of the omelette, lay the courgettes, spinach, feta, avocado and tomatoes. Fold the other half over the top and enjoy!

Nutrition

  • 214 calories
  • 14.7g fat
  • 11.5g carbs
  • 10.9g protein
  • 7.3g fibre

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Amy Brawn
Writer and expert
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Lover of Blueberries, running and the odd square of dark chocolate
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