Nopal Omelet

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Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • Filling
  • 3/4 cup nopales, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons anaheim chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Instructions

  1. Steam nopales and anaheim chiles about 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. Beat 6 egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  3. In another bowl, beat 3 egg yolks until lemon-colored.
  4. Add the milk and salt to the beaten yolks and gently fold the yolks into the beaten egg whites.
  5. In a bowl, combine the nopal, green chiles, tomatoes, and seasonings.
  6. Cook filling in 1 Tablespoon of oil for 2-3 minutes over medium high heat.
  7. In a skillet cook the eggs in 1 Tablespoon of oil until the top is dry.
  8. Spread the filling over half the omelet and fold the other half over the filling.
  9. Press to seal and cook until heated through but not dry.
  10. Divide into 5 portions and serve with salsa.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

717 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 30.7g 61% DV
Total Fat 36.1g 46% DV
Carbs 72.7g 26% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 20.7g 41% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10317.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1769mg 38% DV
Cholesterol 66mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 161.3mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 153.9mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 560.8mg 43% DV
Iron 14.1mg 78% DV

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

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