Egg White Omelet With Mushrooms, Tomato, and Cheddar
It doesn’t take a ton of ingredients to make a great omelet.
Aromatics like green onion build a foundation of flavor, mushrooms add the umami factor, a little bit of tomato adds just the right amount of sweetness.
Top it all off with a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and you’ll have a perfectly balanced omelet!
This recipe for our protein-packed egg white omelet uses eight egg whites to power up your morning.
It’s a super versatile recipe so you can really substitute any vegetables; it’s a great way to put leftover cooked veggies to delicious use.
Egg-White Omelet With Mushrooms, Tomato, and Cheddar
Power up your morning with this protein-packed egg white omelet.
Ingredients
- 8 large egg whites (1 cup)
- ground black pepper to taste (optional)
- Nonstick cooking spray
- ¾ cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions chopped (reserve 1 for garnish)
- ½ medium tomato chopped (reserve a small amount for garnish, if desired)
- 2 Tbsp shredded cheddar cheese (1/2 oz.)
Instructions
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Combine egg whites and pepper (if desired) in a small bowl; whisk to blend. Set aside.
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Heat small nonstick skillet, lightly coated with spray, over medium heat.
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Add mushrooms, green onion, and tomato; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Remove from skillet.
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Place eggs in same skillet; cook over medium-low heat. Do not stir. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.
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When eggs are almost set, add mushroom mixture and cheese; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese starts to melt. Gently fold in half.
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Garnish with green onion and tomato, if desired.
Container Equivalents
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