Caprese Omelet
Recipe courtesy of MilkPEP
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 3 tablespoons fat free milk
- 1/2 beefsteak tomato sliced
- 1/4 cup lowfat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
- 1 8- ounce glass of milk
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Beat eggs and 3 tablespoons milk together in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Pour egg mixture into heated pan, swirling the pan until eggs cover the bottom. Allow the eggs to set and no visible liquid remains, about 2 -3 minutes.
- After the eggs have set, arrange the tomatoes, cheese and basil on one side of the eggs. Using a spatula, carefully fold omelet in half, bringing the egg portion over the filling. Remove omelet from pan and serve with remaining 8-ounce glass of milk and enjoy.
Notes
Nutritional information per serving: 360 calories; 18 g fat; 5 g saturated fat; 210 mg cholesterol; 32 g protein; 19 g carbohydrates; 1 g fiber; 510 mg sodium; 800 mg calcium (80% of daily value). Nutrition figures based on using fat free milk, and include an 8-ounce glass of milk.