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Very Veggie Omelette

This tasty omelette, packed with veggies, is a great wake-up call on any morning.

Ingredients
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided
Directions
  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the zucchini, tomato, oregano and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. In a small bowl, beat egg whites, water, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. Place egg substitute in another bowl; fold in egg white mixture. Pour into a 10-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until lightly browned on bottom.
  3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen.
  4. With a knife, score centre of omelette. Place vegetable mixture and half of cheese on one side; fold other side over filling. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cut in half to serve.

Makes 2 servings. Prep/Total time: 20 minutes.

Nutritional information

1 omelette half equals: 197 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 21 mg cholesterol, 639 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 fat.

Healthy Cooking, February/March 2011; Photo courtesy Taste of Home

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