Breakfast Egg White Spinach Enchilada Omelets
These easy low carb breakfast enchiladas are gluten-free, grain-free and vegetarian using egg whites as a "tortilla" - perfect for vegetarians and keto diets!
Ingredients
- 3 cups egg white; or egg whites from 18 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup scallions (chopped, plus more for garnish)
- 1 tomato diced, medium, ripe
- 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped)
- 10 oz spinach frozen, in package
- 4.5 oz green chiles canned, chopped
- salt kosher salt; fresh ground pepper
- black pepper kosher salt; fresh ground pepper
- 1 1/2 cups Colby-Jack cheese omit for whole30 or paleo, grated; reduced fat
- 1 cup Green enchilada sauce
- 1 avocado diced, medium
Instructions
- Pour 1/3 cup enchiladas sauce on the bottom of a 9 x 12 inch baking dish.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites, water, and a pinch salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat the skillet over medium heat.
- Add 1/4 of the egg whites (about 1/2 cup), swirling to evenly cover the bottom of the pan.
- Cook until set, about 2 minutes.
- Flip and cook the other side until set, about 1 more minute.
- Set aside on a dish and repeat with the remaining eggs until all your egg "tortillas" are cooked and set aside. Should make 6.
- Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add scallions; cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant, but not brown.
- Add tomato and cilantro, season with salt to taste and cook 1 more minute, until soft.
- Stir in spinach and green chile, and cook for about 5 more minutes, adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from the heat, and mix in 1/2 cup of the Colby-Jack cheese; mix well.
- Divide spinach between egg white "tortillas", about 1/3 cup each and roll, place each seam side down in baking dish.
- Top with remaining enchilada sauce and remaining cheese, cover with foil and bake until hot and the cheese is melted, about 20 to 25 minutes.
- Serve topped with diced avocado and scallions.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1enchilada | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 523mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.