High-Protein Zucchini Omelet

This easy High-Protein Zucchini Omelet, for one, is a healthy way to start the morning. It’s a huge meal with over 36 grams of protein and 1 cup of veggies!

⏱️ 17 min 🔪 Prep: 5 min 🔥 Cook: 12 min 📊 Easy 👁️ 3 views
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High-Protein Zucchini Omelet Foto: Skinnytaste

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup zucchini (diced into matchsticks)
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup egg whites
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • fresh black pepper (to taste)

Steps

  1. Over medium-low heat, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet.

  2. Stir in onion and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Add zucchini and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste and cook 3 to 4 more minutes stirring occasionally, until tender.

  4. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

  5. Add eggs to the skillet making sure eggs cover all the vegetables. Cover and cook until the eggs set, about 5 minutes.

  6. Flip it over onto your plate and serve with hot sauce, or sriracha if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Macronutrients

Calories28314% DV

*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Source: Skinnytaste

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