Spinach Mushroom Omelet

A hearty but healthy breakfast or brunch omelet, filled with cheese, mushrooms, spinach, and peppers. Serve with a slice of whole grain toast and fruit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 114 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 egg whites
• ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ cup sliced fresh mushrooms
• ½ teaspoon olive oil
• ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup diced green onion
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
• 1 cup torn fresh spinach
• ½ cup diced fresh tomato

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat egg and egg whites in a small bowl. Mix in Parmesan cheese, Cheddar cheese, salt, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, nutmeg, and pepper.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir mushrooms, green onion, and bell pepper until tender, about 5 minutes. Place spinach in skillet and cook until just wilted. Stir in diced tomato and egg mixture; as eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. Cook until egg mixture sets, 10 to 15 minutes; cut into wedges and serve immediately.