Light Asparagus Omelet

Light Asparagus Omelet

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 191.2
  • Total Fat: 7.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 191.9 mg
  • Sodium: 411.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 26.1 g

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Introduction

The fresh flavor of asparagus really shines in this simple omelet recipe. Breakfast is served in 15 minutes. The fresh flavor of asparagus really shines in this simple omelet recipe. Breakfast is served in 15 minutes.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1 egg
    3 egg whites
    1/2 cup sliced asparagus
    1 medium mushroom
    1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp. low-fat Cheddar cheese
    1 Tbsp. light butter
    Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Beat egg and egg whites as if making scrambled eggs. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Slice asparagus into 1/4" slices, keeping the tips whole. Chop the mushrooms, then saute the asparagus and mushroom in the 1 Tbsp. of butter.

Pour egg mixture in a clean skillet to make the omelet. Add asparagus and mushroom mixture before folding omelet over. Top with 1 Tbsp. of cheese.

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    Incredible!
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    I have made this omelet for years. Try it with a tblsp of your favorite salsa for a different kick. - 3/1/08

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    7 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Why do so many of your recipes skip something? Your directions on this one say nothing about the 1/4 c. cheese in the ingredient list. - 5/3/14

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    Incredible!
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
    made a very very good dinner! I put a little garlic on the asparagus and mushroom while they were cooking - 3/9/08

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    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I just made this, this morn and it is going to be one of my favorite breakfasts. I did add some onion and red pepper. Very yummy!!! - 5/15/12

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    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I love an asparagus omelette - one of my fave quick dinners! - 6/23/12

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