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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 283 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Over medium-low heat, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
- Stir in onion and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 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.
- In a medium bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
- Add eggs to the skillet making sure eggs cover all the vegetables. Cover and cook until the eggs set, about 5 minutes.
- Flip it over onto your plate and serve with hot sauce, or sriracha if desired.
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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
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
% 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.