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Red and Yellow Bell Pepper Omelet

AZ Health Zone
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Large Non-Stick Pan
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 1 large yellow bell pepper seeded and thinly sliced
  • 4 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Directions
  • Wash hands with warm water and soap. Wash fresh vegetables before preparing.
  • In large nonstick pan over medium heat, warm oil; add red and yellow bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  • In a small bowl, lightly whisk together egg whites, basil, and ground black pepper.
  • Coat a small nonstick pan with nonstick cooking spray. Warm over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add half of the egg mixture, swirling the pan to evenly coat the bottom. Cook for 30 seconds or until the eggs are set.
  • Carefully loosen and flip. Cook for 1 minute or until firm.
  • Sprinkle half of the red and yellow bell peppers over the eggs. Fold to enclose the filling. Transfer to a plate. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.
  • Repeat with the remaining egg mixture, peppers and cheese.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories, 115; carbohydrate, 12 g; protein, 10 g; total fat, 4 g; saturated fat, 0.89 g; trans fat, 0 g; cholesterol, 3 mg; fiber, 3 g; total sugars, 6 g; sodium, 150 mg; calcium, 59 mg; folate, 65 mcg; iron, 0.98 mg; percent calories from fat, 28%.
Makes 2 servings. 1 omelet per serving.
Keyword Bed Bell Pepper, Eggs, Omelet