Best Slimming Southwest Omelet Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN OMELETTE RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Omelette Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, ham, bell peppers, spinach, salt, pepper, eggs, jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
½ cup ham, chopped
2 bell peppers, diced
1 cup spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 eggs
½ cup jack cheese, shredded
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over high heat.
  • Cook the ham, peppers, and spinach with a pinch of salt and pepper until the spinach has wilted. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Whisk the 4 eggs with a pinch of salt & pepper, then pour half of the mixture into the pan, swirling it around to make a full circle. Lower to a medium heat.
  • Cook for about 15 seconds, then spoon half of the veggie mixture on one half of the omelette and sprinkle half of the jack and half the cheddar cheese on the other half.
  • Cook until the cheese is half melted, then fold one half of the omelette over the other.
  • Cook for another 15 seconds, then remove and transfer to a plate.
  • Fan out half of the avocado slices on top of the omelette, then repeat with the other omelette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SLIMMING SOUTHWEST OMELET



Slimming Southwest Omelet image

Burn fat by starting your day off with this delicious omelet full of peppers and salsa containing capsaicin- a compound which will signal to your brain you are full! This recipe is from the Dr. Oz show!

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Breakfast

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large eggs
1 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp black beans,drained and rinsed
2 Tbsp chopped bell pepper
2 Tbsp chopped green onion
1 pinch each salt and pepper
2 Tbsp low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
1 Tbsp salsa
2 slice avocado

Steps:

  • 1. Using a Ziploc Microwave Steam Bag Only. Beat together the eggs and water. Pour mixture into the steam bag. Dump in the remaining ingredients, except the salsa and avocado.
  • 2. Seal bag-follow directions on bag "this side up". Microwave for one minute or until eggs are set to your liking. Carefully open bag "be careful of the steam".
  • 3. Slide omelet carefully out of bag onto plate and serve with the salsa and avocado on top. Enjoy.

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET



Southwestern Omelet image

You can make fluffy omelets in less time (and with much less effort) than you may think. This Southwestern-inspired version has a filling of pepper Jack cheese, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon olive oil or butter, for pan
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and salt until frothy. Make omelet, adding olive oil or butter to heated pan; fill with cheese, salsa, and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 g, Fat 29 g, Protein 24 g

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