VERY VEGGIE OMELET

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"I enjoy serving this light a fluffy omelet to my husband, who always appreciates a new twist on breakfast," writes Jane Houberg from Reddick, Illinois. "It's chock-dull of garden goodness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 small zucchini, chopped
3/4 cup chopped tomato
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 large egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the zucchini, tomato, oregano and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Set aside and keep warm., In a small bowl, beat egg whites, water, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. Place egg substitute in another bowl; fold in egg white mixture. Pour into a 10-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until lightly browned on bottom., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen., With a knife, score center of omelet. Place vegetable mixture and half of cheese on one side; fold other side over filling. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cut in half to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 639mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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