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Ready In:
25 minutes
Serves: 2
The bright peppers add a healthy twist to this traditional breakfast.
What you'll need
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Sharp knife
Large skillet
Spatula or spoon
Small bowl
Whisk or fork
Ingredients
Serves 2
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
1 Red Bell Pepper seeded and cut into thin slices
1 Yellow Bell Pepper seeded and cut into thin slices
4 Egg Whites
1/2 teaspoon Basil Dried
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper ground
of Nonstick Cooking Spray
2 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese grated
Directions
1.In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the peppers and stir for 4-5 minutes. Let it simmer at low heat.
2.In a bowl, beat the egg whites, basil and ground black pepper.
3.Spray the skillet/pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat it for 1 minute on medium fire. Add half of the egg mixture, moving the pan to cover the base. Cook until eggs are thickened.
4.Carefully remove the omelet from the base and turn it over. Cook for 1 minute or until it is firm.
5.Add half of the peppers on the egg. Fold the omelet in half and enclose the filling. Serve the omelet. Add cheese Parmesan.
6.Repeat the process with the rest of the egg mixture, peppers and cheese. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.00 piece
Serving Per Container 2
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 101 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 4 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
| Sodium 145 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 8 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 7% | |
| Protein 9 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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