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Greek Isles Omelet

Combine artichoke hearts, spinach, tomatoes and ripe olives for a Mediterranean-inspired omelet filling. Cholesterol-free egg substitute keeps the total fat at a mere 3 grams per serving.

Type: Eggs
Courses: Main Course
Serves: 2 people

Recipe Ingredients

  Nonstick cooking spray - as needed
1/4 cup 15g / 0.5ozChopped onion
1/4 cup 59mlCanned artichoke hearts - rinsed, drained
1/4 cup 10g / 0.4ozWashed and torn spinach leaves
1/4 cup 15g / 0.5ozChopped plum tomato
1 cup 198g / 7ozCholesterol-free egg substitute
2 tablespoons 30mlSliced pitted ripe olives - rinsed, drained
1   Freshly-ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Spray small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat until hot. Cook and stir onion 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add artichoke hearts. Cook and stir until heated through. Add spinach and tomato; toss briefly. Remove from heat. Transfer vegetables to small bowl.

Wipe out skillet and spray with cooking spray. Combine egg substitute, olives and pepper in medium bowl. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes; as eggs begin to set, gently lift edges of omelet with spatula and tilt skillet so that uncooked portion flows underneath.

When egg mixture is set, spoon vegetable mixture over half of omelet. Loosen omelet with spatula and fold in half. Slide omelet onto serving plate.

This recipe yields 2 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 1/2 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 106; Calories from Fat 27%; Total Fat 3g; Saturated Fat 1g; Protein 12g; Carbohydrates 8g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 512mg; Dietary Fiber 2g.

Source:
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