Lo-Cal Vegetable Omelet

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A light, nutritious vegetable omelet packed with fresh carrots, mushrooms, and onions, perfect for a healthy breakfast or brunch that suits all tastes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup pared carrot strips, 2-inch lengths
  • 1/2 cup sliced onion
  • 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 8 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cut and measure carrots and onion.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat, about 3 minutes.
  3. Slice mushrooms.
  4. Add carrots, onion, mushrooms, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to the skillet.
  5. Saute for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  6. Measure remaining ingredients.
  7. Combine eggs, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  8. Beat with a rotary beater until blended.
  9. Remove vegetables to another bowl from the skillet.
  10. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over low heat, about 1 minute.
  11. Pour eggs into the skillet. As the egg mixture sets, lift with a spatula to allow uncooked portions to flow to the bottom.
  12. Cook for 10 minutes or until eggs are completely set.
  13. Loosen the edges of the omelet.
  14. Spoon cooked vegetables over the omelet.
  15. Fold the omelet in half and remove to a serving platter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

597 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 33.5g 43% DV
Carbs 69.2g 25% DV
Fiber 7.7g 27% DV
Sugar 23.5g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10005.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1009.8mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 141mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 922.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 29.2mg 32% DV
Vitamin D 7mcg 35% DV
Calcium 230.5mg 18% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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