March Recipe - Make Ahead Western Omelet "Muffins"
INGREDIENTS
olive oil cooking spray or oil mister
6 large eggs
6 large white eggs
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
3 ounces sliced ham (about 4 slices), finely chopped
2 ounces reduced-fat Swiss cheese, chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped red or orange bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped scallions
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray a standard 12-cup nonstick or silicone muffin tin with oil.
In a medium bowl, beat the whole eggs and egg whites with a fork. Season them with the salt and a pinch of black pepper. Mix in the ham, Swiss cheese, bell pepper, and scallions. Pour about 1/4 cup of egg mixture into each muffin cup and carefully place the pan in the oven. Bake until the eggs set, 20-24 minutes.
NUTRITION
- Per serving (2 muffin-size omelets)
- Calories 119
- Fat 6 g
- Saturated Fat 2 g
- Cholesterol 195 mg
- Carbohydrates 2 g
- Fiber 0.5 g
- Protein 14 g
- Sugars 1 g
- Sodium 329 mg
Makes about 12 muffin-size omelets, serves 6
Recipe courtesy of The Skinnytaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka with Heather K. Jones, R.D.