How to Make an Easy Healthy Omelet

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By AllentheRD
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AllentheRD's favorite breakfast, a healthy omelet!

Do you love omelets but are worried that they don't fit into your healthy eating diet plans? Never fear! As a Registered Dietitian, I'm here to let you know how to prepare a healthy and easy omelet.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Eggs or egg substitute
Veggies of your choice
Lowfat cheese
A skillet
A small frying pan
Cooking spray

Step 1

Healthy Omelet Ingredients

First, prepare your ingredients. For my omelets, I use eggs, red peppers, green peppers, onion, mushrooms, american cheese, and sometimes deli ham. Chop all of the veggies to your desired size. To save time, I keep onion and green red peppers chopped and frozen. They're easy to thaw with a little water and they keep much longer.
Step 2

Cooking Healthy Ingredients

Spray a small frying pan with cooking spray and lightly fry the veggies and optional ham. Do this until the vegetables are to your desired tenderness. Reduce heat to keep the ingredients warm once cooked.
Step 3

The Egg Mixture

Combine one egg and one egg white into a container and whisk with a fork. Or, if you prefer, use egg whites only or an egg substitute such as Egg Beaters. Pour the egg mixture onto a large skillet coated with cooking spray. Flip the egg over with a spatula to ensure that both sides are fully cooked.
Step 4

All of the Ingredients Together with Cheese

Place stir fried veggie mix onto the center of the cooked egg mix. At this point, feel free to add some lowfat cheese (I add half of a slice of american cheese). Fold both sides of the egg over to completely cover the veggie and cheese mix in the middle. Cook for an additional minute.
Step 5

Mmmmm...That Looks Good!

Serve and enjoy! I like to have 100% whole wheat toast with my omelet. This is a nice way to add some additional fiber to the meal. You now have a meal that is rich in protein, vegetables, and whole grains. Delicious!