Egg White Omelette with Vegetables
A light omelette made with three egg whites and one yolk, stuffed with bell pepper, tomato, and green onion.
- Time
- 12 min
- Serving
- 302 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.47
- Protein
- 21 g
Ingredients
- 1 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.93 3 pcs
- 2 Bell peppers≈ $6.00 per kg 60 g
- 3 Tomatoes≈ $4.67 per kg 70 g
- 4 Green onionspack 50 g ≈ $1.30 8 g
- 5 Olive oil 4 ml
- 6 Salt 1 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Slice the bell2 pepper into 1-inch strips, dice the tomato3 into 1-inch cubes, and finely chop the green4 onion.
Separate the whites from the yolks of three eggs1, using all three whites and one yolk (save the remaining two yolks for another dish).
Whisk the egg whites, yolk, and a pinch of salt until smooth with a fork.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, then sauté the bell2 pepper and tomato3 for 3 minutes, stirring often, until tender.
Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables, reduce the heat, cover, and cook for 4–5 minutes until the top sets and no liquid remains.
Sprinkle with green4 onion and serve immediately.
Tips
- Why it works
- Use medium heat for sautéing vegetables to soften them slightly without burning, which ruins flavor and texture. Overheating turns peppers bitter and tomatoes mushy.
- Substitutions
- Replace bell pepper with 60g mushrooms (sauté longer) or swap tomato for 70g zucchini (diced, less water). Skip greens if unavailable. No need to substitute.
- Common mistakes
- Overcooking the omelet makes it dry and rubbery; it’s done when the top holds its shape and the center is just set, not browned.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh or refrigerate for 1 day; reheat in a dry pan over low heat for 1 minute to restore softness. Freezing isn’t recommended. Texture breaks.
- Serve with
- Pair with a slice of whole-grain toast and a sprinkle of black pepper for a balanced, filling breakfast that keeps you full until lunch.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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