Quick and Easy Omelet
Recipe from
Diabetic Living
Fresh baby spinach and a homemade red pepper relish fill this healthy omelet. Serve with some toast and fresh fruit for a delicious breakfast.

Servings:
4 servings
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
18 mins
Ingredients
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Nonstick cooking spraysee savings

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2 cupsrefrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 8 eggssee savings

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2 tablespoonssnipped fresh chives, Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, or chervilsee savings

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1/8 teaspoonsaltsee savings

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1/8 teaspooncayenne peppersee savings

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1/2 cupshredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (2 ounces)see savings

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2 cupsfresh baby spinach leaves or torn fresh spinachsee savings

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1 recipeRed Pepper Relish (see recipe)see savings

Directions
1.
Coat an 10-inch nonstick skillet with flared sides with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
2.
In a large bowl combine the eggs, chives, salt, and cayenne pepper. Use rotary beater or wire whisk to beat until frothy. Pour into prepared skillet. Immediately begin stirring the eggs gently but continuously with a wooden or plastic spatula until mixture resembles small pieces of cooked egg surrounded by liquid egg. Stop stirring. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds more or until egg is set but shiny.
3.
When egg is set but still shiny, sprinkle with cheese. Top with 1 cup of the spinach and 1/4 cup of the Red Pepper Relish. With a spatula, lift and fold one side of omelet partially over filling. Arrange remaining spinach on warm platter. Transfer omelet to platter. Top with remaining relish. Makes 4 servings.
Red Pepper Relish
In a small bowl combine 2/3 cup chopped red sweet pepper, 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion or onion, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
Nutrition information
Calories 122, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 404 mg, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Vegetable 1.5, Fat .5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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