High-Protein Zucchini Omelet

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    1 servings

  • Calories

    283 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

High-Protein Zucchini Omelet

This easy High-Protein Zucchini Omelet, for one, is a healthy way to start the morning. It’s a huge meal with over 36 grams of protein and 1 cup of veggies!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup zucchini (diced into matchsticks)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese (grated or shredded)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)
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Instructions

  1. Over medium-low heat, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
  2. Stir in onion and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add zucchini and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste and cook 3 to 4 more minutes stirring occasionally, until tender.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
  5. Add eggs to the skillet making sure eggs cover all the vegetables. Cover and cook until the eggs set, about 5 minutes.
  6. Flip it over onto your plate and serve with hot sauce, or sriracha if desired.

Notes

  • If you're trying to avoid cheese with rennet, you can use Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan or BelGioioso Vegetarian Parmesan, as vegetarian options.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1omelet Calories 283kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10.5g (4%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 194.5mg (65%) Sodium 844.5mg (35%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 283 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1omelet
Calories 283kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 10.5g 4%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 194.5mg 65%
Sodium 844.5mg 35%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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