What You Need:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 C green pepper, chopped
- 1 3/4 C frozen hash browns, thawed
- 2 C egg substitute
- 1/4 C of water
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 3 slices of low fat American cheese
How to Make It:
- Spray a skillet well with a nonstick cooking spray and place over medium heat.
- Add the onions and green peppers and sauté for 5 minutes or until tender.
- Stir in the potatoes and cook 5 minutes longer.
- Place the egg substitute, water and pepper into a bowl and whisk until well blended.
- Pour the mixture over the onions and peppers.
- Cook 5 minutes and as the eggs set lift the edges so the uncooked egg can set.
- Lay the slices of cheese onto one half of the cooked egg.
- Fold the egg over the top of the cheese.
- Cook the omelet 1 minute longer or until the cheese melts.
Makes 4 servings
This omelet doesn’t need any added meat to be filling or to taste good. For something a little different add chopped tomatoes into the egg mixture before pouring it into the skillet.
Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 11 minutes
Total Time: approximately 31 minutes
Nutritional Information: (approximate value per serving)
Calories 239; Fat 7g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 23g; Fiber 0g; Protein 21g; Cholesterol 9mg; Sodium 457mg