FRESH VEGETABLE OMELET

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Healthy and simply delicious, this light and fluffy omelet is chock-full of fresh garden veggies, flavor and cheese. Makes it with whatever veggies you have on hand and it's great for any meal at all! -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon butter
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, water and cream of tartar until stiff peaks form. In a large bowl, beat eggs and salt until thick and lemon-colored, about 5 minutes. Fold in the whites., In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray, melt butter. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until puffed and lightly browned on the bottom. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until a knife inserted 2 in. from edge comes out clean., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute the tomato, zucchini, onion, green pepper and Italian seasoning until tender. Carefully run a knife around edge of ovenproof skillet to loosen omelet. With a knife, score center of omelet. Place vegetables on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide onto a serving plate; cut in half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 231mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges